Malin Head offers tourists a rich delight in sights and experiences.

Picturesquely situated at the head of Trawbreaga Bay. The village green is triangular, and bordered with limes, sycamore, cherry and oak trees, as well as colourful flowerbeds. Approaching from the south, there is an amazing ten-arched stone bridge, which many believe to be the only like it in the country.

Malin Head offers visitors some tremendous sightseeing opportunities. In fact, sightseeing is one of the major industries in this uniquely beautiful area. With its amazing stretches of unspoiled blue flag beaches, and ruggedly natural beauty, Malin is a mystical place, and very popular with visitors.

Malin Head is home to many different species of birds.

Because of its sheltered bays and inlets, Malin Head is home to many different species of birds, making bird watching quite popular. There is even a bird watching observatory. If walking is your thing, you may want to take advantage of the Malin Walk. With different levels for different abilities, this walk affords participants some truly amazing views, and with every kilometre you walk, the scenery changes.

Five Finger Strand is the closet sandy beach. It is believed to have taken its name from the five rocks protruding from the water like fingers. Surrounded by hills and cliffs, and sitting at the mouth of Trawbreaga Bay, this beach faces west. Glashedy Isle is visible to the west, and just behind the beach is one of the largest sand dunes in Europe.

There is plenty to do and see around Malin Head.

Surprisingly enough, nestled in the dunes is the oldest Roman Catholic Church, still in use, to be found in Inishowen. Across the water, you will see the Isle of Doagh, and off to the right, the ruins of Carrickabraghy Norman Castle. Just one kilometre north, hikers will find White Strand Bay and the picturesque Culoort Village, and farther still, there is the most northerly headland, Malin Head.

A few miles from Malin is the town of Culdaff. It is situated on Inishowen Peninsula, which is the most northerly region of Ireland. This is an area of breath-taking beauty, and rich in history. This quaint village is set around a village green and pump house, and dates back to the 8th century, not to mention, the beaches of Culdaff are some of the best in Ireland.

With car ferries running between Greencastle and Magilligan, and also between Buncrana and Rathmullan, Malin is ideally located for people wishing to explore the northern part of Ireland.

Malin Donegal Ireland Holiday Accommodation

• Self Catering Malin
• Bed and Breakfast Malin

Take advantage of your time in Malin Head and explore all the riches this part of Ireland has to offer.

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