Port Charlotte
Port Sgioba
A white-walled fishing village on the west shore of Loch Indaal, widely regarded as Islay's prettiest village, with a small beach and seafront restaurants.
Port Charlotte was founded in 1828, and rows of whitewashed stone houses line the shore of Loch Indaal. The village has a small beach, and on clear days you can see Bowmore across the loch. It is home to a wildlife centre and the Museum of Islay Life, and the Port Charlotte Hotel, known for its seafood and whisky bar, makes a good base for staying on the west side of the island. It is about 25 minutes' drive from Bowmore, and Bruichladdich Distillery lies 3 km north of the village.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Museum of Islay Life
- Bruichladdich Distillery
- Kilchoman Distillery
- Kilchoman Old Parish Church & Cross
- RSPB Loch Gruinart
- Bowmore Distillery
- Kilarrow Parish Church (Round Church)
- Machir Bay