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Portstewart Promenade

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Portstewart Promenade is a pleasant seaside walkway overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It offers relaxed coastal views, easy walking paths, and access to cafes and benches, making it ideal for a gentle stroll and enjoying the fresh sea air.

What to See & Do

  • 🚶 Stroll along the **sweeping promenade** with uninterrupted views across the Atlantic 🌊
  • 🍦 Taste world-famous ice cream at **Morelli’s**, an award-winning local institution 🍧
  • 🔭 Relax on heritage benches and watch **crashing waves** and distant Donegal headlands 🌅
  • 📸 Capture the **sunset** as the sky turns pink over the Victorian-style storefronts 🎞️

How to Get There

  • 🚌 By Bus: Regular 🚍 **140 “Triangle” services** connect the town centre to Coleraine and Portrush 🚏
  • 🚗 By Car: Parking 🅿️ is available along the street (limited) or in the **Convention Avenue** car park 🏁
  • 🚆 By Train: Travel to 🚉 **Coleraine**, then take the 🚍 **140 bus** directly to the Promenade 🚌
  • 👣 By Foot: A scenic 15-minute walk from the eastern end of **Portstewart Strand** beach 🏖️

Travel Tips

  • 🧥 **Dress Warmly:** The wind can be 🌬️ **biting** as it whips off the ocean; bring a windproof layer ❄️
  • 🌇 **Sunset Strategy:** This is widely considered the **best sunset spot** in the region; arrive early to snag a bench 🧘
  • 🍦 **Local Custom:** No visit is complete without a “Honeycomb” ice cream from **Morelli’s**—even in winter! ❄️
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 **Accessibility:** The entire path is ♿ **flat and paved**, making it perfect for strollers and wheelchairs 🏁

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕓 04:00 PM – Arrive at **Portstewart Promenade** and browse the local gift shops 🏁
  • 🕓 04:30 PM – Embark on a **leisurely coastal walk** toward the Dominican College and back 🚶
  • 🕠 05:30 PM – Grab a ☕ coffee or a 🍧 sundae and find a spot to relax 🌊
  • 🕕 06:30 PM – Settle in for a spectacular **Atlantic sunset** viewing 🌅

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Year-round access

Entry Fee:

Free public access

Best Time to Visit:

Morning or sunset hours

Location

📌Portstewart Promenade, Portstewart, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

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