Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Port Ellen February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Port Ellen](https://expedia.ca/Port-Ellen-Hotels.d182810.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Port Ellen](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Port-Ellen.d182810.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Port Ellen Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Port-Ellen.d182810.Car-Rental-Guide)[Port Ellen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Port-Ellen.d182810.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Port Ellen ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Port Ellen Types of activities [Port Ellen travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Port-Ellen.dx182810) ![Port Ellen on Islay, Scotland. It's a town on the southern coast of Islay. It's location could be described as a bay within a bay. It's a small town with three pubs, only one of which is worth visiting as it's been recently renovated. There are plenty of accommodation houses and a very pretty harbour. Early mornings are busy as boats are made ready for the days adventures or work. As many visitors come to Islay without a means of personal transport the local council, with added funds from each distilleries, has built a sealed pathway beside the road to the nearby Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg distilleries. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182810/e0071941-0e31-45e4-a39d-80c3542cfc11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Port Ellen on Islay, Scotland. It's a town on the southern coast of Islay. It's location could be described as a bay within a bay. It's a small town with three pubs, only one of which is worth visiting as it's been recently renovated. There are plenty of accommodation houses and a very pretty harbour. Early mornings are busy as boats are made ready for the days adventures or work. As many visitors come to Islay without a means of personal transport the local council, with added funds from each distilleries, has built a sealed pathway beside the road to the nearby Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg distilleries. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182810/e0071941-0e31-45e4-a39d-80c3542cfc11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Port Ellen - Islay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/6a4a4d6c-5d41-4158-9ba7-a2acebe793b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/6a4a4d6c-5d41-4158-9ba7-a2acebe793b8.jpg) by [Nigel Brown](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6492354?with_photo_id=94378327) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Carraigh Fhada lighthouse, Port Ellen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/f0081ab5-8767-4428-ad58-04a4a9b3b21c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/f0081ab5-8767-4428-ad58-04a4a9b3b21c.jpg) by [Bjarne Henning Kvaal…](https://www.panoramio.com/user/8446438?with_photo_id=118789572) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Kildalton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/002eb263-edde-4246-83c7-97b931c06f86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/002eb263-edde-4246-83c7-97b931c06f86.jpg) by [Bjarne Henning Kvaal…](https://www.panoramio.com/user/8446438?with_photo_id=118789572) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Port Ellen Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Port Ellen has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Port Ellen is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Port Ellen to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_182810) ## Recommended things to do in Port Ellen | Number of things to do | 6 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Caol Ila Distillery Port Askaig Scotland Tour Ticket](/things-to-do/caol-ila-distillery-port-askaig-scotland-tour-ticket.a51214299.activity-details): CA $39 | | Top 5 things to do | [Caol Ila Distillery Port Askaig Scotland Tour Ticket](/things-to-do/caol-ila-distillery-port-askaig-scotland-tour-ticket.a51214299.activity-details)[Lagavulin Distillery: The Classic Tour](/things-to-do/lagavulin-distillery-the-classic-tour.a51256689.activity-details)[Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting](/things-to-do/islay-caol-ila-whisky-distillery-tour-tasting.a50395597.activity-details)[Lagavulin Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting](/things-to-do/lagavulin-distillery-tour-and-whisky-tasting.a51649343.activity-details)[Islay & Speyside Ultimate Whisky Experience. Private 5 Day Tour](/things-to-do/islay-speyside-ultimate-whisky-experience-private-5-day-tour.a51497215.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Caol Ila Distillery Port Askaig Scotland Tour Ticket](/things-to-do/caol-ila-distillery-port-askaig-scotland-tour-ticket.a51214299.activity-details)[Lagavulin Distillery: The Classic Tour](/things-to-do/lagavulin-distillery-the-classic-tour.a51256689.activity-details)[Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting](/things-to-do/islay-caol-ila-whisky-distillery-tour-tasting.a50395597.activity-details)[Lagavulin Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting](/things-to-do/lagavulin-distillery-tour-and-whisky-tasting.a51649343.activity-details) | | With kids | [Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting](/things-to-do/islay-caol-ila-whisky-distillery-tour-tasting.a50395597.activity-details) | ## What to do in Port Ellen --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Port Ellen ![That time we went to Islay to see where our favorite whiskey is distilled. There are numerous distilleries on the island and wonderful tours. Hire a car from a local and stay at a lovely B&B.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088337/e8c5a86b-47cb-4305-b428-82dee2c13cc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lagavulin Distillery 5/5(4 reviews) You can spend time exploring the galleries in Lagavulin Distillery during your trip to Lagavulin. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Lagavulin-Distillery-Islay-Island.d6088337.Vacation-Attraction) ![This was a barrel of laughs :-p](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088325/2794d780-af33-45df-8999-3c8d45a27e28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ardbeg Distillery 5/5(4 reviews) You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ardbeg Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ardbeg-Distillery-Islay-Island.d6088325.Vacation-Attraction) #### Laphroaig Distillery 5/5(4 reviews) You can spend time studying the exhibits at Laphroaig Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Laphroaig-Distillery-Islay-Island.d6088339.Vacation-Attraction) #### White Hart Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at White Hart Beach during your trip to Port Ellen? Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/White-Hart-Beach-Islay-Island.d553248635977471135.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kilnaughton Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kilnaughton Beach during your trip to Port Ellen? Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilnaughton-Beach-Islay-Island.d553248635977467706.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ardmore Islands Learn about the local history of Port Ellen when you spend time at Ardmore Islands. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ardmore-Islands-Islay-Island.d553248621533023849.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kildalton Chapel You can learn about the history of Port Ellen with a visit to Kildalton Chapel. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kildalton-Chapel-Islay-Island.d553248621533023850.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Singing Sands Why not spend a lazy afternoon at The Singing Sands during your trip to Port Ellen? Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Singing-Sands-Islay-Island.d553248635977467704.Vacation-Attraction) #### Port an Eas Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Port an Eas during your trip to Port Ellen? Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Port-An-Eas-Islay-Island.d553248635977467705.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Port Ellen ![A large rock tower sits on a grassy field at the tip of the Oa Peninsula on the island of Islay in Scotland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/a371596c-3d04-4a95-9d67-4a5f82ea8712.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Islay Island ![RSPB nature reserve The Oa. Blick auf die Landschaft des Schutzgebiets.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/1306004c-f5ee-40b0-9c4f-5671e1b69692.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### The Oa ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Port Ellen worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Port Ellen? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Port Ellen? ### Is three days enough to stay in Port Ellen? ### What are some activities to do in Port Ellen with kids? > - [Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/islay-caol-ila-whisky-distillery-tour-tasting.a50395597.activity-details) ### What to do in Port Ellen for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Port Ellen? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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