Easily accessible from holiday homes Kintra is the wonderful Kintra Beach whose turquoise waters offer many possibilities for sea related activities including yachting, canoeing and surfing. The beach also leads to many other popular beaches, of which Port Alsaig at the base of Cnoc- mor -Ghrasdail is the most attractive of all. Kintra village has many exciting trails for avid trekkers and hikers. Climb a grassy hillock, located at the outskirts of the village, which command spectacular views of west and North West of the Isle of Iona, Treshnish Isles, and Staffa. Here you can enjoy bird watching and also spot some exotic wild animals. Within the village, there is nothing much to see, however, you can take a stroll on the narrow streets lined with beautiful old buildings, and cottages, most of which have now been converted in to holiday homes Kintra. Just about 8 miles from Kintra is the delightful Museum of Islay life, which is situated in Port Charlotte in a former church. It displays more than 1600 items dating from 8000 BC to the 1950s. Catering to every taste and interest, the museum houses several items of interest especially for kids, including specially made furniture, a Victorian doll's house and a variety of toys and puzzles for all ages. Check out the huge library that boasts 1000 books about Islay and related areas, together with several thousand photographs, many dated from the late 1890s. Other worth visiting attractions in and around Kintra include 18th century old Kildalton Cross in Port Ellen, and the imposing Lochranza Castle in Brodick.
Though Kintra is a small settlement but you will find a plenty of dining options in the village. There are many cafes and eateries which serve regional specialties, together with local drinks whilst most of the specialty restaurants are limited to Kintra accommodation , which include cottage rentals and holiday homes. Here you can not only savor famous Scottish dishes but also enjoy a variety of international delicacies and soul stirring Scottish wines and other world famous alcoholic beverages. Kintra has host of shops where you can buy myriad of goods and items ranging from stylish clothing to books and artifacts. The lovely handmade souvenirs and the sophisticated bottles of wines will make a unique gift for your loved ones.