Port Erin, once a tiny fishing village, is an enduringly popular spot with holiday-makers who have discovered its sandy beach, spectacular scenery and glorious sunsets over the bay. The town is found at the south of the island nestling below towering cliffs, grassy hills and dramatic headlands, a secluded location that benefited smugglers in bygone days. Port Erin's great landmark, the key-shaped Milner's Tower, stands high on Bradda Head overlooking the beach and its lighthouse, the pleasure boats in the harbour and the coast's rocky inlets. It was built by the townspeople in 1871 as a tribute to their benefactor, Liverpool safe-maker William Milner - "the Godfather of Port Erin". Visitors may walk up a winding pathway through Bradda Glen to the tower, for sensational views over land and sea. A variety of boat trips are available for anglers or nature-lovers wishing to observe seals and birds in the wild. In town, the Erin Arts Centre presents music, theatre and crafts, while the Railway Museum recalls the history of steam travel on the island. Excitingly, real steam trains are still running today. Dating back to 1874, they carry passengers through 15 miles of delightful countryside between Port Erin and Douglas.
Attraction
Calf Island Cruises
Marine Interpretation Centre
Dentist
Port Erin Dental Surgery
Rosien Dental Clinic
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Solicitor
Taxi
Vet
Shops
Noreen's Flower Shop
Angies Animal Emporium
Woodworths Chemist
Newby & Padley
S & M Harrison
Places to Stay near Port Erin
Ramada Da Vincis Hotel (33.07 miles)
Located less than one mile from Derry City Centre, close to all major routes in and out of the city. A well established modern three star hotel comprising of 65 bedrooms, choice of bars, Grillroom ... More | visit website
Angel House (33.70 miles)
Laburnum Lodge (34.01 miles)
Walled City Apartments (35.47 miles)
Dungiven Castle (37.46 miles)
Immersed within 22 acres of pristine landscape gardens, on the A6 between Belfast and Derry, this beautifully restored 15th century castle boasts spectacular views over the Sperrin Mountains.
Dungiven Castle is centrally located between 2 of ... More | visit website
Causeway Tavern B&B (45.21 miles)
Bayview Hotel (45.21 miles)
The Bayview Hotel opened in 2001 and is situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Portballintrae, one mile from Bushmills. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Giant's Causeway and ... More
Aldpallyards (46.27 miles)
Enjoy our Beautiful En-Suite Bedrooms. Family and double rooms available as well as Twins and Single rooms. We also cater for disabled guests with a number of ground floor rooms ... More
National Trust Cottages (47.58 miles)
Bryn Llywelyn is a large late-Georgian style farmhouse located just outside the coastal village of Cemaes on the North Coast of Anglesey. It is thought that the current house was substantially rebuilt in the mid-19th ... More
Ken Mar House (47.82 miles)
Our bed & breakfast offers superb accomodation - two family rooms and one double room. The accomodation at Ken-Mar includes a generous breakfast menu including full irish cooked breakfasts and a range of fresh fruit ... More | visit websiteBrit Quote: |
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