This stunning two-mile golden beach is a haven for water-sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike - and has just topped the league tables for the best UK beach in 2025 ...

“The people around here definitely make it a dog-friendly beach, it’s nice and big for the dogs too.” Coming to Portstewart beach for over 60 years is Gail Butler.

Though the coastline of Northern Ireland is relatively short, it’s peppered with some beautiful beaches, from tiny, pebbled ...

In its post, the charity said: “Strong winds over the past few days have caused a build-up of soft sand at the entrance to Portstewart Strand. The movement of sand on a beach is a natural process and ...

After being named the best place to live in Northern Ireland last year, Portstewart has picked up another prestigious accolade – this time for its famed beach.

July 07, 2025 at 1:42pm BST Portstewart Strand has been named as the best beach in the UK by the Sunday Times. The Co Derry bathing spot beat off competition from across Northern Ireland and Great ...

Portstewart Strand, near Belfast, has won praise due to being near amenities, dog friendly, and having incredibly clean swimming water as tourists continue to flock to the location ...

A dead minke whale has washed up at Portstewart Strand in County Londonderry. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) said it happened on Sunday evening. A ...

Laurence Ghisoiu, senior visitor experience officer for the National Trust, told BBC News NI the last time a whale was beached on Portstewart Strand was in 2015. Back then, it was taken to landfill.

A dead minke whale has washed up at Portstewart Strand in County Londonderry. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) said it happened on Sunday evening. A ...