Introducing Portsalon & Fanad Head
Once named the second most beautiful beach in the world by British newspaper the Observer, the tawny-coloured Blue Flag beach in Ballymastocker Bay, which is safe for swimming, is the principle draw of tiny Portsalon (Port an tSalainn). For golfers, however, the main attraction is the marvellously scenic Portsalon Golf Club (915 9459; Portsalon).
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Knockalla Caravan & Camping Park (074-915 9108; Portsalon; camp sites €14-20; mid-Mar–mid-Sep) is a short walk from the beach on the lower slopes of Knockalla Mountain and fills up quickly in summer. It has a kitchen, a laundry, a shop, a games room and an outdoor play area.
It’s another 8km to the lighthouse on the rocky tip of Fanad Head, the best part of which is the scenic drive there. Driving the rollercoaster road that hugs the cliffs back to Rathmullan, you’ll pass the early 19th-century Knockalla Fort, built to warn off any approaching French ships.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: mother-daughter trip; 12 days
by risingphoenix 08 August 2009
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by culacruick123 15 May 2008
Hi! Yeah have to agree with everyone so far. I have to say my suggested itinary would be: Day 1 Arrive in Dublin, Day 2 Tour Dubl…
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