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Portavogie
Portavogie is one of the main fishing ports in the province and is a seafood lover's paradise. The town is famous for its prawns and herrings, which have given rise to a fish processing industry as well as boat building.
The village's history can be traced back to the late 16th and early 17th century when a settlement was established north of the present village at a sheltered bay called Stablehole.
The village has become an important maritime centre because of its location and the rich supply of superb seafood in local waters. In fact, seafood is one of County Down's most highly-prized exports. The celebrated Portavogie prawn features on many restaurant menus.
The local 'Quays Restaurant' is a popular place for food, naturally specialising in Seafood.
