Portavogie
Ward in Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.476, -5.465 |
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| Population: | 1,639 |
| Dialling code: | 02842 (Kircubbin) |
Located at the eastern tip of the Ards Peninsula on the edge of Strangford Lough and the Irish Sea, Portavogie sits within the borough of Ards and North Down in Northern Ireland. Its sheltered harbour and low-lying shore have supported fishing for generations and the village remains notable for a large whitefish fleet, with smokehouses and processing facilities clustered along the quayside.
There is a strong maritime identity in the community, visible in rows of traditional fishermen’s cottages, harbour-centred social life and local events that reflect the seafaring heritage; the name itself derives from the Irish for "port of the bog". Although small in population, the area maintains active churches, clubs and a resilient local economy tied to fisheries and coastal services.
Postcode districts covering Portavogie
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Kircubbin Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ballywalter Ward 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Portaferry Ward 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Carrowdore Ward 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Killinchy Ward 9.5 miles15.3 km
Example postcodes in Portavogie
BT22 1SS, BT22 1BW, BT22 1BN, BT22 1ER, BT22 1EY, BT22 1HA, BT22 1SD, BT22 1TB, BT22 1SL … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Belfast International Airport 32.6 miles52.5 km
- Ballynahinch Junction 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Bangor Railway Station, Northern Ireland 15.1 miles24.3 km
Hotels near Portavogie Ad
- The Portaferry Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
Schools in Portavogie
- Glastry College Secondary
- Portavogie Primary School Primary
- Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert) Primary
Local points of interest
- Ballywalter Park Estate 4 miles6.5 km
- Mount Stewart House Estate 7.5 miles12 km
- Woburn House Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Castleward House Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Florida Manor Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Delamont House Estate 10.5 miles17 km
- Portavo House Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Saintfield House Estate 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Clandeboye Estate 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Carnalea House Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Bangor Marina Marina 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Downpatrick Racecourse Recreation 15.5 miles24.9 km