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Being surrounded by Irish Sea, Isle of Man has scores of beautiful and serene harbour towns and hamlets. Ports Erin and St. Mary are immensely popular amongst the visitors to the isle. |
Port Erin
The journey to Port Erin is an unforgettable experience with spectacular views along the entire route. In the original language of the island, Manx Gaelic, it is written as Purt Chiarn which when translated into English means either the Lord's Port or Iron Port.
Port Erin is located in an isolated bay and surrounded with steep hills and cliffs. To the north lies the lofty Bradda Head and to the south is the Mull Peninsula. Port Erin has gained popularity among the vacationers as a sheltered play area in most weathers. Pretty white, painted cottages are lined along the shoreline and another promenade of hotels stand on the cliffs above.
Port St Mary
This charming and idyllic village settlement is quite near Port Erin with an impressive backdrop of the Mull Peninsula with its steep slopes and fields rolling down to the streets and harbour. It is ideal for fine yachts and leisure vessels and is a very popular port of call for tourists and locals alike.
Port St Mary is the English translation from the Gaelic Keill Moirrey, more commonly referred to as Purt-le-Moirrey. The harbour is dotted with several old Manx cottages with thatched roofs. The modern village lies above the sandy beaches of Chapel Bay. This bay is a popular spot for swimming, picnics and beachside activities. A fine walkway that winds its way close to the waters edge links the harbour to the bay.
