PORTOBELLO HARBOUR
The name Portobello, meaning "beautiful harbour", has a curious origin. It is derived from the Spanish colonial port of Portobelo in Panama, captured by the British in 1739. However, it is also said to come from the Irish Cuan Aoibhinn, which also means "beautiful harbour". This connection to the Irish phrase, despite the name's Spanish origins, adds another layer to the area's identity.