Pop Into Portrush

From the best views to the best pints, here are our top picks to visit in Portrush.

Everywhere in this seaside town looks like it’s straight out of a postcard so it’s hard to decide what the best view is, but just outside Portrush town is Whiterocks Beach – a stunning natural location with limestone cliffs stretching from Curran Strand to Dunluce Castle, frequently attaining the prestigious Blue Flag Award. To get a panoramic sight, there is a purpose-built viewing platform that showcases just how vast and white the sandy dunes of Whiterocks Beach are. Nearby, Dunluce Castle stands as one of Ireland’s most romantic and photogenic ruins with its history dating back to the 16th century. The castle was once home to the feuding McQuillan and MacDonnell clans and offers fascinating historical and archaeological exhibits that are on display for public viewing.

Read more in the October issue…