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Why agents need to sell this up-and-coming gem of the UK

Luxury
Simon Britchfield
9 July 2025

It may not be front-of-mind for agents when recommending clients’ next getaway, but the charming Northern Irish coastal town of Portrush is adding a raft of new accommodation to complement its stunning natural surroundings.

West Strand Portrush Tourism Northern Ireland

Portrush is positioning itself as a luxury destination on Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast (Credit: Tourism Northern Ireland)

As one of the stops on the Causeway Coastal Route, Portrush is an ideal location from which to explore the northern section of this stunning area.

I flew to City of Derry airport from Heathrow, while direct services are also available from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool and Manchester. There are even more regional connections from Belfast, with the drive time to Portrush slightly longer (one hour 15 minutes versus 45 minutes).