Beaches in Letterkenny, County Donegal
The beach guide has 10 beaches listed in and around the town of Letterkenny. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).
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Downings Beach (17.3 miles)
Downings beach is located in front of the village of Downings (Na Dnaibh) on Donegal's Rosguill Peninsula. Facing into the sheltered waters of Sheephaven Bay this is a relatively safe spot for swimming and other water-sports. As a Blue Flag beach Downings has all the amenities you'd expect for a family day at the beach.…
Ballymastocker Bay (17.6 miles)
Located on the western shores of the deep inlet of Lough Swilly is the spectacular expanse of Ballymastocker Bay. As well as being a winner of the Blue Flag award Ballymastocker was also once voted "second most beautiful beach in the world" by the Observer Magazine.
Also known as Portsalon or Trá Bhaile Mhic an Stocaire,…
Portsalon Beach (17.9 miles)
Stretching for around a mile (1.6km) along the western shores of Lough Swilly, the golden sands of Portsalon beach are some of the finest to be found in Ireland.
The beach is situated on Donegal's Fanad Peninsula and runs from the village of Portsalon southwards where it becomes Ballymastocker beach.
Gently sloping and somewhat sheltered from…
Tra na Rossan Beach (19.6 miles)
Set among the towering green hills of the Rosguill Peninsula, Tra na Rossan is a beautiful and wild beach. This is one of Donegal's more secluded beaches and as a result is completely unspoilt.
The lush greenery of the countryside spills down to the golden sand beyond which is the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. Being…
Murder Hole Beach (20.2 miles)
A very unattractive name for one of Ireland's most beautiful beaches! We'll explain that later but first the details.
Otherwise known as Boyeeghter Bay this remote beach is easily recognised by its two sandy crescents separated by a rocky bluff. Just off the shore is the little islet of Rough Island. When the tide is out the…
Marble Hill Beach (17 miles)
Marble Hill is a vast beach located in Sheephaven Bay on the north coast of County Donegal. Positioned well within the bay and in the middle of two headlands, Marble Hill sits in a very sheltered location, making the water relatively calm and suitable for swimming. The beach is located in a rural area, rich…
Lisfannon Beach (14.5 miles)
Lisfannon is a sandy beach located on the bay of Lough Swilly, near the village of Fahan. It forms part of a Natural Heritage Area, which is an important wetland home for many species of water birds. The beach has Blue Flag status and is popular with bathers. It is located well within the lough,…
Port Bán Beach (19 miles)
Port Bán (or Dunree Bay) is situated among the dramatic terrain at the mouth of Lough Swilly. Nestled between the headland of Fort Dunree and the hulking form of the Urris hills to the north you will find a picturesque horseshoe-shaped cove. With golden sand, turquoise water and a backdrop of verdant green this picturesque…
Killahoey Strand Beach (18.6 miles)
Killahoey Strand, also known as Dunfanaghy Beach, is a sandy beach on the northern coast of county Donegal. The beach has spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding mountainous countryside, including Horn Head, Muckish Mountain, and the Rossguill Peninsular. Dunfanaghy Bay, a river estuary is located at the north western end of the beach. Killahoey Strand…
Trá Mór Beach (19.6 miles)
Trá Mór (or Tramore) simply translates from Gaelic to "big beach" which explains why there are quite a few of them dotted around Ireland. This particular Tra Mor is located in a secluded corner of Donegal and is probably the best of the bunch.
Set on the windswept Horn Head peninsula on the north coast of Ireland,…
Letterkenny beaches map
Map featuring Letterkenny beaches. Click on pins to view beach details
