Attractions
7 Fanad Way, Croaghross, Portsalon, Co. Donegal, F92 P290, Ireland
Portsalon Golf Club
This is an exhilarating 18 hole golf course situated in a stunning location with most of the holes weaving their way between sand dunes. The seawater Lough Swilly is often in full view. It’s unpretentious, golf au natural here at Portsalon. The 2nd hole is fantastic, one of the best in Ireland. Winding its way along the Lough, the views are simply breathtaking.
Cionn Fhánada Eara Thíre na Binne, Arryheernabin, Baile Láir, Co. Donegal, F92 YC03, Ireland
Fanad Lighthouse
Fanad Lighthouse is an iconic working lighthouse at the mouth of Lough Swilly. It has been voted one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world.
R268, Killavee, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Portsalon Beach/Ballymastoker Beach
A very extensive sandy beach located on the western side of Lough Swilly between Rathmullan and Fanad Head and has fabulous views towards the Inishowen Peninsula.
Knockalla Mountain, Tirlaydan, County Donegal, Ireland
Knockalla Drive
Drive along Knockalla mountain, locally called the Devil’s Backbone, where stunning views unfurl north of Rathmullan over Ballymastocker Bay (above) and across Lough Swilly.
Adventure One Surf School, Ballyheirnan Bay, Eelburn, Fanad, County Donegal, Ireland
Adventure One Surf School
Just a 10-minute drive from Portsalon, Adventure One Surf School is located on beautiful Ballyheirnan Bay. It’s the leading ISA approved surf school on the north coast of Donegal.
Glenveagh National Park, Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland
Glenveagh National Park
Take a 35-minute drive to the beautiful Glenveagh National Park, Ireland’s second largest. As well as acres of parkland, the park incorporates Glenveagh Castle and Gardens, Lough Veagh and the Derryveagh Mountains.
The Stores 'Olde' World Bar, Croaghross, Portsalon, County Donegal, Ireland
The Stores Olde World Bar
Visiting the Stores Olde World Bar in Portsalon takes you back in time to when one-stop store-bars were commonplace in rural Ireland. Overlooking Lough Swilly, this watering hole has two bars, sports TVs and live entertainment.