Port Erin Harbour and beach. Open Daily. Free Admission

Details

Accessibility:

Pathways around the coast and town are laid to tarmac . Kerbed walkways, with some quite steep slopes. Beach is accessible via railed, sloped ramps. Blue badge parking bays are situated around the coastal roads and town.

Brief Description:

Port Erin was once a smuggling site. It is a quiet seaside resort, harbouring small craft and fishing vessels. With its sandy beach it is a popular family holiday resort, as well as diving destination. There are also regular boat trips from here to The Calf of Man.

Further Information

Address:

Port Erin Harbour Office, Breakwater Road, Port Erin, IM9 6JA, Phone: 01624 833206, Mobile (Southern duty officer):+44 7624 460096. Out of Hours contact Marine Operations Centre, Telephone: +44 1624 686628 (24 hour) 

Website: www.porterin.gov.im  https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/harbours/port-erin/  Email: via the website

& Port Erin Commissioners, Bridson Street, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6AN, Phone: 01624 832298 Email: info@porterin.gov.im Website: www.porterin.gov.im

Opening Hours:

Open all year round

Directions:

Situated 4.4km's from Colby. Head SW on A7. After 2.2km's take first exit at roundabout onto A29/Church Road. At next roundabout take 3rd exit onto Castletown Road. This will lead you into Port Erin. OS SC196689.

Transport:

There are several bus services that serve Port Erin, as well as a Victorian steam railway that runs between Port Erin and Douglas. Parking is available along the coastal route and in and around the town.

Contact Isle of Man Public Transport, Banks Circus, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT

Telephone: +44 1624 662525 (Infoline)  https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/

Amenities:

There are a number of Cafés and restaurants located along the beach, as well as a railway museum, shops, pubs and other outlets located within the town itself.