Ballintoy Harbour — Attraction in Northern Ireland

Ballintoy Harbour is absolutely breathtaking! Nestled along the stunning Causeway Coast, this picturesque harbour offers some of the most dramatic coastal views you can imagine. The rugged cliffs and crystal-clear waters make it a perfect spot for photography and simply soaking in the beauty of nature.

We are from N Ireland and had not visited here for years.

Parking is restricted and the road down is very narrow in places so bear in mind if you are driving a large vehicle or on busy days.

The harbour is a great place for a leisurely stroll, and you can often see fishermen bringing in their catch or boats coming and going. The nearby beach is perfect for a picnic or just relaxing while listening to the waves.

If you're a fan of the outdoors, this spot is a must-visit! It’s also a great starting point for exploring the nearby Giant's Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. I highly recommend visiting at sunset for a truly magical experience.

Also most will recognise from the Games of Thrones so...

This is a lovely little harbour. We visited as it was used in Game of Thrones and it has a sign for this. However you can see why, its really beautiful, with unique features such as the basalt rocks and amazing views along the coast. There are some lovely walks from here along the coast, but the harbour itself has a unique charm. Especially the way its built in to the cove. The drive is quite challenging, I would not want to do this in the summer when its busy, as the road is narrow and has steep bends. However it was well worth driving down. I would certainly recommend a visit here and its an easy addition to the...

Picturesque harbour perfect for wondering about or swimming. Coming down from a winding road, you get a view of Sheep Island in the distance. The convoluted geography makes it unique from other harbours I've been to along the Causeway coastal route. There's also a moderately challenging hiking route that leads you to Giant's Causeway which is popular for hiking, trail running and mountain biking. The harbour's physical attractiveness with its caves has made it as one of the locations where scenes from Game of Thrones were shot. On Weekends, it's best to come early as parking is limited. Carpark is free. Public...