Beaches in Killybegs, County Donegal

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The beach guide has 6 beaches listed in and around the town of Killybegs. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).

  • Fintra Bay (1.3 miles)

    Fintra Bay © Peter Ribbans | BY-SA

    The wide, rural beach of Fintra Bay is set amongst stunning scenery a short drive from the fishing port of Killybegs on County Donegal’s south-west coast. The sandy beach is backed by dunes and grassy hills and provides a vast open space perfect for getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In…

  • Mullaghmore Beach (12.3 miles)

    Mullaghmore © D Gore | BY-SA

    Mullaghmore is a long, wide, sandy beach, stretching for about 3 kilometres / 2 miles inside a crescent-shaped bay, backed by an impressive system of sand dunes. From the beach one can enjoy excellent views of the Tievebaun and Truskmore mountains to the rear. Whilst the beach is a paradise for walkers, swimming is popular…

  • Maghera Beach (9.7 miles)

    Maghera Beach © Courtesy Gareth Wray Photography

    White sands backed by a mountainous landscape are what awaits visitors to this pristine Donegal beach. Wrapping around the coast, Maghera beach stretches on for miles at low tide. In one direction, the deep blues of the Atlantic Ocean, and the other, dunes beyond which the countryside quickly rises over 500 metres above the coast.

    Maghera…

  • Trawalua Strand Beach (13.5 miles)

    Trawalua Strand © Ntf30

    Trawalua Strand is often overlooked in favour of neighbouring Mullaghmore or Streedagh beaches. Yes, to get here takes a little more effort, but it's worth it to enjoy this beach where there is never a crowd. Even if there are people on the beach, there is nearly 4 miles of golden sand backed by high…

  • Tullan Strand Beach (12 miles)

    Tullan Strand © Courtesy John Carver

    This wide expanse of golden sand stretches from the northern edge of Bundoran town to the mouth of the Erne Estuary some 2 kilometres away. With a backdrop of grassy dunes Tullan Strand has a wild, unspoilt feel to it and is a fully fledged feature of the Wild Atlantic Way.

    Tullan Strand is rated as one…

  • Bundoran Beach (12.6 miles)

    Bundoran © Kenneth Allen | BY-SA

    The seaside resort town of Bundoran sits in a stunning location, overlooking Donegal Bay, at the most southerly point of Donegal. This area of the coast is popular with experienced surfers and the mighty Atlantic swell experienced here attracts surfers from around the world at all times of year. Bundoran boasts two beaches. Main Beach…

Killybegs beaches map

Map featuring Killybegs beaches. Click on pins to view beach details