Coast Atlantic

About Carrickfinn Beach

Carrickfinn beach is located in Donegal which is Ireland’s second biggest county. Carrickfinn beach is a very beautiful long sandy beach situated in Ireland. This beach is having good sand dunes. Carrickfinn beach is situated very close to the spectacular Gweedore Bay which is a Natural Heritage Area. The unique feature of Carrickfinn beach is that one can find rare plants in it. This fabulous beach is safe for swimming and one can also enjoy bathing here. Carrickfinn beach is rewarded the “Blue Flag” status for its cleanliness. Carrickfinn beach has ample of space to relax and to enjoy running along the beach with kids.

The tourist attractions around the Carrickfinn beach are: - Inis Fraoigh which is a small landmass, Gola Island, River Clady, Bloody Foreland Walk, Dunleway Lakeside Centre, Birthplace of author Mickey McGowan, Falcarragh Festival, Ballyness Bay, Cluain na dTor Nursery Gardens, Inishbofin Island, Muckish mountain, Glebe House and Gallery, Doneraile Park, Fota Arboretum Gardens etc. The Bloody Foreland is a rocky headland where the rocks turn blood red at sunset. This headland is preferred by many tourists and it can be reached by foot via The Bloody Foreland Walk or by road.  Mount Errigal is the biggest and popular mountain in Donegal. Ardnamona Gardens which is popularly known as 19th century National Heritage Park is situated in Donegal. Donegal Castle and Donegal Railway Centre are the other tourist attractions in Donegal.