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Introducing Portstewart
Ever since Victorian times, when English novelist William Thackeray described it as having an ‘air of comfort and neatness’, the seaside and golfing resort of Portstewart has cultivated a sedate, upmarket atmosphere that distinguishes it from populist Portrush, 6km further east. However, there’s also a sizable student community from the University of Ulster in Coleraine.
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The fantastic beach is the main attraction, along with a couple of world-class golf courses, a combination that has created the North’s highest property prices and a large demand for holiday homes, which has led to concerns about overdevelopment.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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