Portstewart is Portrush's closest neighbour with a population of 7,803. The two resorts have carved out distinctive characters of their own over the centuries since their similar roots as small fishing villages. Lying only 4 miles east of Portrush and 4 miles north of Coleraine, Portstewart is well situated for an all-round holiday on Ireland's North Coast.

Portstewart's Victorian era promenade boasts an upper and lower walk, with spectacular views across the North Coast to the Inishowen Peninsula of Donegal. Stroll along Portstewart's National Trust protected Strand via the winding cliff path or watch the world go by from one of the famed ice-cream parlours, cafes, pubs or restaurants. Browse in the colourful art galleries, craft and gift shops, or enjoy an afternoon's golf, tennis or bowls.

Portstewart is a quieter and more sedate resort. It is linked to its neighbour Portrush by road and the Port Path, a three-mile coastal walk complete with interpretive displays highlighting the natural history features to be observed. The town has a picturesque harbour and promenade and to the west is the sweeping two-mile stretch of Portstewart Strand.

Portstewart is an attractive town for shopping and eating out and has a flourishing arts and cultural scene with the well established and very active Arts Centre, Flowerfield leading the way along with several art galleries and shops situiated along the Promenade. Famous for it´s ice cream, visitors can sample a variety of home-made flavours at a number of ice-cream parlours, the famous 'Morelli's Ice Cream' among them.

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Beneath the convent is a cliff path which stretches along the coast from the Promenade to Portstewart Strand. From here it is a popular walk to the Barmouth, where the Bann flows out into the Atlantic Ocean. The cliff path has panoramic views across the Strand and Downhill with Donegal in the background. The Barmouth is a sanctuary for waders, wildfowl and nesting birds. Beyond the Barmouth lies Castlerock, Mussenden Temple, Benone Strand and the Magilligan Strand.

In one of the caves beneath the cliff path there is reputed to be a secret passage leading to O'Hara's Castle now the Dominican Convent. To the east of Portstewart is a popular walking/cycling path along the coast to Portrush, leading to the Giants Causeway (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and the Old Bushmills Distillery the oldest licensed distillery in the world.

A claim is often made that Portstewart strand course has the best opening hole in Irish Golf - indeed some say in the world, and has been described as "an absolute stunner" by experts. Portstewart golf club is ranked 95th in the 'Top 100 golf courses of the British Isles'. Portstewart Golf Club does however live in the shadow of its better-known neighbour, Royal Portrush Golf Club. It has been stated that "if it weren't for the fact that the highly acclaimed, Royal Portrush Golf Club is only a couple of miles down the road from Portstewart, the latter would be much better known as one of the best courses in all Ireland and would be vying with its neighbour for the accolades that are normally reserved exclusively for Portrush and Royal County Down".

Every May the North West 200 motorcycle race passes through the town, with the starting grid and pit area located on the coastal road between Portrush and Portstewart. The circuit between the towns Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine is considered among the fastest in the world, with speeds topping 200mph. It is one of the last such classic races held in Europe. Drawing crowds of around 130,000, it is the largest outdoor sporting event in Ireland. Portstewart also hosts matches in the Milk Cup.