A Charming Seaside Town: Carnlough

Carnlough Harbour. Village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Our tour of small Irish towns continues with an overnight stop in Carnlough (karn-LOCK). Located in County Antrim, on the northeast coast of Northern Ireland, Carnlough overlooks the Irish Sea with lovely scenery and numerous beautiful views. The village was the first overnight on our 15-day tour of Ireland.

Carnlough Harbour. Village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Carnlough Harbour. Village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Carnlough Harbour. Village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Carnlough Harbour. Village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Carnlough Harbour. Village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland

The harbour in Carnlough was especially picturesque, with colorful boats on still water and bordered by a main street featuring multi-hued buildings. I had the priviledge of spending both an evening and an early morning exploring the town with my camera.

View across the Irish Sea. Village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Carnlough Harbour. Village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Carnlough Harbour. Village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Carnlough Harbour. Village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland

 

Carnlough Harbour. Village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Carnlough Harbour. Village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland

One bonus of our stay at The Harbourview Hotel was that it had a very nice pub and whiskey bar, and the owners are affiliated with a small distillery. A whiskey tasting provided a welcome reward after such a “grueling” day. 😉

Village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
View across the Irish Sea. Village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Harbourview Hotel in the Village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland

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