The South
The much photographed Port Erin is a wonderful combination of golden sands and rocky inlets, with excellent walks to Bradda Head. Port Erin is an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxed holiday with superb coastal scenery and many fine walks. There are fishing trips and excursions to the Calf of Man from the small harbour. Liverpool University has its Marine Biological Station nearby while railway enthusiasts can enjoy the Museum and the Station refurbished in authentic Victorian splendour.
Further East, along one of the finest cliff walks, is the village of Port St Mary, once a major centre of the islands fishing industry with it's own boatyards. St Mary has now become a popular yachting location with the modern headquarters of the Isle of Man Yacht Club based here.
Continue travelling East along the South coast and you come to the medieval fortress of Castle Rushden, which gave the historic harbour of Castletown its name. In recent years Castle Rushen has undergone a complete scheme of renovation using traditional techniques. The once empty rooms within the keep are now alive again with colourful and vibrant displays which tell the story of the Castle from medieval times to the seventeenth century.
PTGH wish to thank Isle of Man tourism for their help in providing the above information. 10/03/08
