Portland Harbour is located near the Isle of Portland and it is considered to be the largest port made by man. In 1996, the harbour was sold by the Royal Navy and it is now used for water sports, such as windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and wreck diving, where you can explore shipwrecks underwater.
Portland Harbour is located near the Isle of Portland and it is considered to be the largest port made by man. In 1996, the harbour was sold by the Royal Navy and it is now used for water sports, such as windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and wreck diving, where you can explore shipwrecks underwater.
A water bus service runs in the summer between the marina and Weymouth, and this is a nice way to get about. Ask in the marina office for details.
Portland Marina offers great facilities:
- Fuel: Petrol and diesel are available from our fuel dock. Fuel at cost for our berth holders
- Gas: Bottle exchange is available from Apollo Marine chandlery
- Pump-out: Black water holding tank pump out is on T pontoon
- Chandlery: Apollo Marine is on site in the main retail building facing the car park
- Dive services: Fresh water wash-off on A pontoon, bottle refills available from Skin Deep Diving
- Marine services: There are lots of great marine trade on site and locally - ask us for suggestions
The harbour is well protected against winds by Portland in the south, Chesil Beach in the west and Dorset in the north, which makes it one of the best sailing venues in Great Britain. The climate is temperate because of the mild seas and the variations between day and night and annual temperatures are very small. This feature makes Portland a great destination no matter of the time you choose to spend your holiday. It is unique for its wildlife: birds, animals and plants. A really interesting thing about Portland is that they discovered dinosaur tracks from the Purbeck Limestone Formation, so not only will you enjoy a truly wonderful vacation, but also a journey way back in time.
Things to do:
- Climb Chesil Beach for uninterrupted views west
- Take in the sunset at the Cove House Inn
- Find fossils and wild flowers in the old quarries
- Watch the broiling Portland Race from the Bill
- Try paddleboarding or coasteering
- Stretch your legs on the island walk
- Take the bus or ferry in to Weymouth town
- Visit Henry VIII’s Portland castle
