Why people love visiting friendly Port Ellen
Enjoy the museums and other features of Port Ellen. This welcoming city attracts visitors thanks to its bars and restaurants. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Exploring the natural features in Port Ellen
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to appreciate the scenery, Port Ellen is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are a few of the area's most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- White Hart Beach (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Kilnaughton Beach (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
- The Singing Sands (1.5 mi / 2.3 km)
- Achamore Gardens (17.2 mi / 27.6 km)
- Twin Beaches (18.7 mi / 30.2 km)
- Rhunahaorine Beach (20.6 mi / 33.1 km)
How to get to and around Port Ellen
The nearest airport is in Islay (ILY), located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Campbeltown (CAL), which is 23.2 mi (37.3 km) away.