Where should you park when visiting Ballintoy Harbour?
The practical answer
For **Ballintoy Harbour**, use the **harbour car park itself**. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council lists Ballintoy Harbour as a **free public car park with 46 spaces**.
The approach road down to the harbour is narrow and twisting, so do not park along it if the car park is full. Continue back to a safe public parking option rather than obstructing two-way access.
The council also lists **Portaneevy** as a free nearby car park on the Causeway Coast, useful for coastal views and as an alternative stop, but it is not a substitute for harbour-side parking if Ballintoy Harbour itself is your destination.
Summer weekends can fill the small harbour quickly; arriving earlier is the most reliable way to avoid a wasted descent and turnaround.
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