What to do in County Donegal

You can learn about the history of Donegal with a trip to Donegal Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Blanketed in forests, mountains, woodland and water meadows, Glenveagh National Park is one of the primary attractions in County Donegal. The park is particularly popular with hikers, owing to its combination of untamed natural beauty, challenging trails and sculpted gardens – the latter of which are part of the 19th century Glenveagh Castle. The park covers an impressive 66 square miles of countryside.

The tallest of the Seven Sisters in County Donegal, Mount Errigal is part of the larger Derryveagh Mountain Range and is considered to be one of the most iconic mountains in Ireland. Situated in the remote north-west of Ireland, Mount Errigal lies in the country’s most sparsely populated region, making this an exquisite place to escape.

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Rossnowlagh Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Rossnowlagh. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

When you visit the breathtaking Malin Head on northernmost tip of Ireland, you’ll soon understand why the tourist trail here is called the Wild Atlantic Way. At the peak of the Inishowen Peninsula, Malin Head offers some of the most indomitable views you will ever see over the northern Atlantic and its geological marvels are second only to the Giant’s Causeway Coast.

Slieve League is a large mountain overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, in the secluded and remote County Donegal on the north-west coast of Ireland. At almost 2,000 feet high, Slieve League has some of the tallest sea cliffs in Ireland. They are, in fact, even higher than the famous Cliffs of Moher on the south-west coast of the country.

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bundoran Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Bundoran. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its spas.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fanad Head during your travels in Portsalon. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.