Top Things to do in County Donegal
Things to do in County Donegal, County Donegal: The Best Beaches
Discover the best top things to do in County Donegal, Ireland including Magheraroarty Beach, Silver Strand Beach, Back Strand Beach, Porthaw Beach, Carrickfin Strand, Culdaff Beach, Portsalon Beach, Muckross Head Peninsula, Marble Hill Strand, Drumnatinny Beach.
Restaurants in County Donegal
1. Magheraroarty Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Silver Strand Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By patrickb100551 - Donegal Town, Ireland
Silver Strand beach is the most dramatic beach in Donegal and 100 metres from the cliff top is the Village Coffee House. A trip to Malinbeg where the beach is located is about 90 minutes from Donegal Town. The beach is reached by a series of steep steps and the waters are safe for swimming - no lifeguard. The Village cafe is ideal for a coffee break or light lunch with pleasant efficient service. Another hidden gem along The Donegal Wild Atlantic Way.
3. Back Strand Beach
4. Porthaw Beach
5. Carrickfin Strand
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By renemkn0tt - Ardgay, United Kingdom
Have holidayed near here on a number of occasions and never fail to visit Carrickfin. It is a lovely place to walk and to paddle and swin in the sea.
6. Culdaff Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Adele3W - Belfast, United Kingdom
Love this beach particularly for an evening walk, beautiful light on the golden sands, great high waves crashing on the dark rocks at the far end and fairly quiet and peaceful.
7. Portsalon Beach
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5.0 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By C_and_H_11 - Dublin, Ireland
Portsalon Beach, also known as Ballymastoker Beach is an absolute wonder & probably one of the best beaches anywhere! The lovely golden sands are typical of the many stunning beaches that meet the Atlantic on the majestic coastline of Co. Donegal. It's pristinely clean, surrounded by unspoilt countryside & is located on the north eastern side of Fanad Peninsula. As you approach the beach from Rathmullan there are fabulous views overlooking the entire beach. These beaches are fantastic for walking but best when the tide is out as they treble their width. An absolute must see!
8. Muckross Head Peninsula
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Linerguy
Should I or shouldn't I? That was the question I had to ask myself when it came to writing a review for Muckross Head. Part of the beauty of this little gem is the fact that there are no crowds or coaches to muck things up. It's location is off the beaten path, but easy to get to. If you are coming from the direction of Slieve League (i.e. from the west), you'll most likely come in through Kilcar and Towney. It's a nice drive with a pull off that looks down onto Muckross Head and Beach....definitely worth a stop. If you're coming from, say, Donegal (from the east), you'll come in via Killybegs and Shalvey (among others). This direction is the more rugged, adventurous way....fantastic scenery. When you get to the end of the head, there's a car park and several foot paths that lead out to the edge. There's no admission fee. Make sure you walk around the entire area. Also, if the surf isn't up, and you want walk around the lower part (under the cliffs, looking up at them), the best way to get there is to go around to the right of the head (looking at the sea)...the rocks sort of cascade, and you can easily navigate down to the lower part. To see the entire area, including the lower part, plan on about an hour. As far as safety, a little common sense goes a long way. Pets and children should be kept in check the entire time. It's a shame to have to say that, but the world is full of stupid people. To date, we've been to over 60 places and sites in Ireland...this ranks near the top of our favorite hidden gems list. Sadly, most people will drive right by without ever knowing what they're missing.
9. Marble Hill Strand
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By ColinHamiltonRea - Belfast, United Kingdom
Our family are never ones to be put off by the weather and it was sunny but chilly and very windy for our visit. I imagine on a sunny day the beach would be packed !!! amazing scenery and beautful beach.
10. Drumnatinny Beach
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By C_and_H_11 - Dublin, Ireland
Drumatinny Beach is yet another pristine beach with golden sands & very high sand dunes. From the beachthere are excellent views of Tory, Inisbeg & Inisboffin Islands to the west & Horn Head to the east. Superb for very long walks. The river Ray runs into the Atlantic here.
