The oldest part of the town is built on a mile long penninsula, extending into the North Channel sea. When the weather is sunny, the beaches located either side of the town are full of sunbathers and swimmers.
The Royal Portrush Golf Club is a beautiful links course and the only course on the island to host the British Open Golf Championship. It is frequently rated as one of the best courses in the world.
Some statistics on Portrush:
Location: North coast of Northern Ireland, BT56, County Antrim
Population: 6000+
Accommodation:
7 Hotels
18 Guest Houses
12 Bed & Breakfast
10 Self-catering
6 Caravan parks
Food & Drink:
12 Restaurants
11 Fast food restaurants/take aways
5 cafes
7 bars