Port Erin Beach — Port Erin, Isle of Man
Posted by: prussel
N 54° 05.115 W 004° 45.625
30U E 384847 N 5994439
Picturesque Port Erin Beach is situated in the south-west of the Island in a sheltered bay bordered by the tall cliffs of Bradda Head to the north.
Waymark Code: WMV2WF
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 02/14/2017
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Picturesque Port Erin Beach is situated in the seaside village Port Erin (Manx: Purt Çhiarn, meaning lord's port) in the south-west of the Island. The beach sits in a sheltered bay bordered by the tall cliffs of Bradda Head to the north.
Its soft golden-white sand means Port Erin Beach is a firm family favourite. The beach has many facilities such as two swimming rafts, ice creams, cafes, kayak hire, a pub, fishing of at the stone breakwater and the toilets. Access is very easy with nearby parking. Alternatively, you could combine your visit with a steam train trip as Port Erin station is just a stone's throw away from the beach and promenade.
Port Erin beach makes a great base for walks. To the north over Bradda Head leads to the beautiful Fleshwick Bay. To the south the walk past the old Marine Biological Station takes you towards the Calf of Man. The west facing beach has stunning sunsets and views to the Irish coast & the Mountains of Mourne in the distance. Looking up from the beach to the top of Bradda Head you can see the key-shaped Milner's Tower, built in 1871 in memory of local philanthropist and locksmith William Milner. All in all a great place for a day out.
source: Visit Isle of Man
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