Portstewart
United Kingdom · Northern IrelandGB
Town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Portstewart is a small seaside town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 7,854 people in the 2021 United Kingdom census. It is a seaside resort, neighbouring both Coleraine in County Londonderry and Portrush in County Antrim. Its harbour and scenic coastal paths form an Atlantic promenade leading to a two-mile beach, popular with holidaymakers in summer and surfers year-round. The town is located within the Barony of the North East Liberties of Coleraine.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 7,854
- Coordinates
- 55.181, -6.714
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Portstewart
Travellers heading to Northern Ireland, United Kingdom will find Portstewart, a small settlement. Its resident count stands at approximately 7,854. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around sports, water sports and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Portstewart
Sports in Portstewart
(2)Portstewart records Hiking and Hiking Trails under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Portstewart is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Portstewart
(2)For water sports, expect Kitesurfing and Swimming. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Portstewart.
Nature in Portstewart
(1)Portstewart's nature entries include Beaches. Everything listed here comes from what Portstewart is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Portstewart
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Portstewart are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Northern Ireland. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Portstewart that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Portstewart known for?
- Portstewart, in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, is best known for sports, water sports and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 7,854 residents.
- What can you do in Portstewart?
- Recorded activities in Portstewart include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Kitesurfing, Swimming and Beaches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Portstewart?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Portstewart located?
- Portstewart is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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