Portstewart Strand, Sandy beach in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
The two-mile long beach stretches between Portstewart town and the River Bann mouth, featuring extensive sand dunes along the northern Atlantic Ocean coast.
The National Trust acquired the beach in 1980, maintaining the tradition of allowing vehicles to park directly on the sand, which continues to the present day.
The beach gained international recognition when it served as a filming location for Season Five of Game of Thrones, representing the Dornish Coast in the series.
The beach offers designated zones for water sports, wheelchair accessibility, free parking for National Trust members, and toilets equipped with RADAR key access.
The 6,000-year-old dune system contains rare species of butterflies and bee orchids, leading to its designation as part of the Bann Estuary Area of Special Scientific Interest.
Location: Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann
Operator: National Trust
Address: Portstewart Strand, United Kingdom
GPS coordinates: 55.16800,-6.74500
Latest update: August 22, 2025 13:24
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