“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.

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.

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 ...

Award-winning travel writer Chris Haslan from the Times on his love of Northern Ireland, judging the best beaches in the UK and how his dog, chips and ice-cream played a big role in choosing ...

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 ...