Ferry Harbour Portsmouth

Ferry Harbour

Portsmouth is a holiday destination at the Channel

Each year England attracts thousands of tourists. London is the English holiday destination par excellence. But also other locations of the British Isles have become more and more popular among tourists, above all the towns at the border of the Channel.

The seaport Portsmouth that is situated at England’s southern coast and that belongs to the County of Hampshire is one of the towns where tourists can do a lot of things. The major part of Portsmouth itself is situated on Portsea Island. The port is located in the west of the city.

From Portsmouth by ferry to Spain and France

The harbour of Portsmouth is important for passenger traffic as well as for trade. The connection to France, in particular, is very important. The ferry Le Havre – Portsmouth connects the second largest French seaport with the south of England.

But Portsmouth ferries do not only leave for France. There is another regular connection from the Spanish Bilbao to Portsmouth.  www.ocean24.de provides a detailed timetable of the P&O Ferries and online booking is possible there right away.

Castles, museums and a walk under water

Upon arrival in Portsmouth by ferry the tourists can look forward to an interesting vacation. That is to say the seaport has a lot of attractions. Two castles in the close vicinity, Southsea Castle and Portchester Castle, are worthwhile visiting. History lovers will certainly enjoy the D-Day Museum, the Submarine World and the National Marine Museum.

Water sports enthusiasts can go diving or take a course in sailing or speed boating. It is an extraordinary experience to walk through an underwater tunnel in the Blue Reef Aquarium. On the shingle beaches the visitors can listen to the sound of the sea.

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