LOCAL INTEREST
Information for the visitor to Port Erin
Popular with visitors since the Victorian era, Port Erin sits within a beautiful secluded bay with a magnificent sweep of golden sand – enjoyed by water sports enthusiasts and families alike.
Port Erin is village with a fascinating history, many local activities and events. Local attractions include Boat trips around the stunning Manx coast, an internationally recognised Arts centre dedicated to performing and producing visual and vocal art, and Railway museum with an exhibition charting the history of the Island’s Steam railway together with a display of steam engines and carriages.
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How much do you know about the Isle of Man?
The Isle of Man is a unique and quaint place with an abundance of character not to mention a few ancient myths, legends and superstitions.
There’s not many places in the world that can claim to have such interesting facts;
- The Isle of Man has its own currency
- Tynwald is the oldest continuous government in the world
- There is no national speed limit
- We have our own language
- The famous TT races (motorcycle road race) turn our normal roads turn into an adrenalin pumping race track!
- The IOM is a crown dependency and not part of the UK or Europe
- Wave or say Laa Mie to the Fairies at the little white bridge in Santon to bring you luck
- We’re famous for Manx Kippers (smoked herring) and Queenies (Queen scallops)
- The Manx cat lacks a tail and originates from the Isle of Man
- The national symbol is three legs “Whithersoever you throw it, it will stand.”
Mythical protection - A Manx Legend
Manannan is the mythical god of the sea, lord and protector of the Isle of Man.
Manannan appears in many other Pagan and Celtic myths and legends but for us he is the guy who put the “Man” in the Isle of Man, and why you sometimes see the spelling of Mann as well.
Manannan’s Cloak
Manannan’s cloak is a mythical shroud of mist that Manannan would throw over the island to shroud us from our enemies in times of trouble. The cloak would roll in from the sea over the land, covering all from prying eyes, keeping us safe from unwanted visitors. The cloak takes the form of a tinged grey and purple fog slowly enveloping the land, until Manannan is safe to lift the shroud when the unwanted visitors have passed by.
When Manannan was angry would make a thunderous sound when the cloak flapped.
Some mornings as you head out the mist shrouds the cliffs in the bright sun giving a magical feel to the day.
Useful Tourist Information for the Island
