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Portstewart is one of
Northern Ireland’s major tourist destinations. Visitors are
attracted by the miles of sandy beaches and the windswept beauty of
the area. Portstewart is seen as a quieter and more sedate version
of Portrush. The town itself is relatively unspoilt by its tourist
status and is a lively hub of local business and activity.
The town is relatively new. As recently as the mid 18th Century it
was little more than a fishing village, although it has been
inhabited since the Neolithic era. A popular holiday destination for
the Victorian middle-classes, Portstewart developed to a modest size
seaside resort in the mid 19th century under the influence of a
local landlord, John Cromie.
In recent times the town has grown to house many of the students
from the nearby Coleraine Campus of the University of Ulster and has
a vibrant social and cultural life.
Portstewart Strand is a clean, two-mile long blue flag beach,
protected by the National Trust. Popular with holidaymakers for
generations, the Strand offers the usual mix of seaside activities.
Between Portstewart and the mouth of the River Bann lies the golden
sands and domineering sand dunes of Portrush Strand Beach. This area
of natural beauty is owned and managed by the National Trust. A year
round mecca for holiday makers, Portstewart Strand holds the
prestigious Blue Flag award for the management, cleanliness and
quality of its water. The beach attracts a range of visitors who
visit here wishing to partake in activities such as, surfing,
swimming, horse riding and scenic walks on the way marked nature
trails with excellent views of the North Coast.
Situated on Northern Ireland’s magnificent Causeway Coast,
Portstewart Golf Club presents a difficult but fair game. The Strand
Course is indisputably the jewel in Portstewart’s crown for both
quality of game and scenery. The course is set in classic links
country amid towering sand dunes with views at every turn of the
Donegal hills, the Atlantic and the River Bann. For something a
little less challenging, the Riverside Course stretches from the
clubhouse down to the River Bann. And if you like a little heritage
in your game, the original Old Course situated at the eastern end of
Portstewart along the rocky shore, has tested players since 1889. |
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