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The County of Donegal in North West Ireland contains more climbable rock than the rest of Ireland combined boasting two major Irish mountain ranges, over a thousand kilometers of coastline, one hundred sea stacks and as many diverse climbing mediums and locations as you will find in the rest of the country. County Donegal currently ...

Donegal has especially dark skies with limited light pollution so it is a fantastic place to view the night sky. The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) are frequently visible from Fanad Head and from Malin Head in Inishowen. Every August Donegal is treated to a fantastic array of ‘shooting stars’ during the Perseids. Fanad is a ...

Donegal is a walkers and hikers paradise. The options for walking and hiking for all abilities really are endless and we cannot begin to do the subject justice on this page. We recommend that you do some research in advance if you wish to do some serious exploring. A great wealth of information including detailed ...

Fanad Peninsula is a wonderful place for the cyclist to explore with rides for all abilities. We do not have bikes available for guests to hire so recommend that you bring your own or rent them from one of the bike companies below. You can hire electric bikes or traditional bikes from Grassroutes. Grassroutes offer ...

Marine life Donegal is rich and diverse with opportunities for viewing seals, dolphins, sharks and whales. All can be seen from the shore with time and patience but boat trips and diving are also available. Rathmullan charters offers tailor made trips – www.rathmullancharters.com If you are interested in scuba diving, Mevagh Dive Centre provides excellent ...

Donegal provides a habitat for a wide variety of birds, both native and visiting. If you enjoy birdwatching, an excellent place to visit is Inch Wildfowl reserve which delivers a world-class visitor and outdoor recreation attraction. Check out their website for an overview of the species to be found passing through the reserve in both ...

Donegal has some fantastic surf spots and is fast becoming a popular surfing destination. Portsalon Luxury Camping  is just 7 miles from Ballyheirnan Bay, home to Adventure One Surf School  who cater for all levels and abilities.  Call ahead for availability – 00353 87 628 5565.  Packages and family rates are available – all tuition ...

A treat for nature lovers, the local area has many wonderful species of wildflowers to find and identify. Our site plays host to a fantastic array of wild orchids during June and July and the sand dunes of Ballymastocker Bay also provide a perfect habitat for many coastal orchids. We do our best to preserve ...

Dining near Portsalon Luxury Camping There are lots of wonderful restaurants in the area, many specialising in fabulous seafood dishes. You can try our local restaurant, ‘The Pier Restaurant’ just over a mile away from our site. ‘The Pier Restaurant’ is situated on the Portsalon Pier and enjoys fantastic views across Lough Swilly. Book early ...

Sea kayaking is a fabulous experience and the coastline of Donegal offers a spectacular setting for this water sport. Enjoy the scenic coastline and a great workout at the same time Eco Atlantic Adventures is an Adventure Sports provider base in Donegal, offering kayaking, hillwalking, Rock Climbing, Coastering, Gorge Walking, Team Building Days, Group Activity ...

There are many traditional Irish music pubs to explore around Donegal and also the county plays host to various annual festivals. With four weeks of music during June and July, theatre, visual arts, film, literature, childrens, circus and carnival entertainment at Donegal’s largest arts festival, the Earagail Arts Festival honours the true creative spirit of ...

The North West of Ireland is known for its ‘Seaweed baths.’ A natural and healthy organic experience, seaweed has many positive effects on the skin, hair and body. Unwind and relax with a hot seaweed bath and let the seaweed detoxify your body and replace it with potassium, iodine and vitamin K which may be ...

Donegal has wonderful terrain for horseriding and many stables and clubs offering various opportunities for the beginner or the more experienced riders. Horseriding Donegal – enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery and lovely sandy beaches on horseback. Try Carrigart Stables for riding locally – just over the bridge to the Rosguill Peninsula.  Call ahead to book ...

Portsalon Golf Club offers the best golfing Donegal experience – this gem of Irish golf holds a lasting memory for every golfer of a truly outstanding golf links. Golf has been played on the Portsalon links, Donegal, since the 1880’s. The club was one of the founder members of the Golfing Union of Ireland, the ...