A Co Derry town has been revealed as one of the 'UK's favourite seaside destinations' for 2023.
The consumer champion Which? surveyed over 3,000 visitors, asking them to rate their experiences of visiting seaside towns in the last year.
Criteria included quality of the beaches, food and drink offerings, tourist attractions and value for money.
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North coast favourite Portstewart appeared on the survey for the first time this year, coming in at third place behind Bamburgh in Northumberland and Dartmouth in Devon.
In previous years, no towns in Northern Ireland met the minimum sample size for inclusion in the survey.
Which? said: "Making an impressive survey debut with third place is Portstewart, Derry/Londonderry.
"Featuring broad sandy beaches and an attractive harbour and promenade, the town has a wealth of tourist attractions on offer, including a championship golf course, and achieved an overall score of 84 per cent.
"Visitors praised the 'fantastic beach' as well as the selection of cafes 'selling home-style baking."
Last month, Portstewart also featured in the top 10 of the 'best and worst seaside towns' in the UK as named by The Telegraph, coming in at ninth on their list.
It was remarked for its thriving cultural attractions, golden beaches and buzzing hospitality establishments.
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