Portrush has long been a top holiday destination for visitors, and also for the people of Northern Ireland. This is a small town built on a peninsula jutting into the Atlantic on the North Antrim Coast. The coastal scenery is magnificent, with pathways leading eastward past dramatic headlands and twinkling bays to Dunluce Castle and the Giant's Causeway. The town itself boasts two long golden beaches, West Strand and East Strand, which hosts open-air dance music events. Stretching on out of town from East Strand are the sands and dunes of Curran Strand and Whiterocks Beach, with a backdrop of limestone cliffs that reveal some amazing caves, stacks and arches. Portrush is a leading surfing centre, with other outdoor activities including fishing, boating, cycling and golf: the Royal Portrush Golf Club provides one of the world's best links courses. The annual raft race and motorcycle race are enduringly popular. The resort enjoys a lively nightlife, with a variety of great restaurants, pubs and clubs. Kelly's - the country's biggest nightclub complex - is internationally acclaimed. There's family fun galore at the Dunluce Centre, Waterworld and Barry's Amusements, while fascinating local information is exhibited at The Coastal Zone and Nature Reserve.
Places to Stay near Portrush
The Ugadale Cottages (40.47 miles)
Harbour Inn Hotel & Restaurant (41.07 miles)
A destination for all seasons
Situated adjacent to Bowmore harbour, our small family run hotel offers superb accommodation, high quality award winning food and excellent service. As a base for touring Islay, described by the Lord ... More | visit website
Craigard House Hotel (44.51 miles)
Welcome to the Mull of Kintyre. Join us in this lovely old house, turned friendly and informal bijou hotel. Take the time to really relax and chill out in one of our cosy rooms, most ... More | visit website
Ballygrant Inn & Restaurant (46.62 miles)
A family run Inn with a friendly Scottish welcome, excellent food, great selection of malt whiskies, beers and ales, David and Ruby Graham welcome you to ... More
Gigha Hotel (48.88 miles)
Dunvalanree Hotel (53.51 miles)
Ashbank Hotel (53.57 miles)
This family run hotel is in an ideal location being just a short walk from the mile long sandy beach and working harbour. We are situated in the heart of ... More
BW Kinloch Hotel (55.80 miles)
Unrivalled scenery & spectacular views, the Best Western Kinloch on the beautiful west coast of Arran, offers a warm Scottish welcome in relaxed & quiet comfort. Family owned & run for over 50 years, we ... More | visit website
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel (61.33 miles)
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel invests the charm and romance of an 1815 functioning lighthouse with the comforts of a small, very unique, luxury hotel and restaurant.
The Lighthouse is a listed 'A' building of major national importance. ... More | visit website
Lamlash Bay Hotel (63.90 miles)
Newly refurbished shore front family run hotel, centrally located in the village of Lamlash.The hotel is situated just 150 yards from beach and has unique panoramic views over bay to ... More
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