Guidebook for Killybegs and surrounding area.
Parks & Nature
Slieve League Cliffs are the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe, only a 40 mins drive from Killybegs along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Sliabh Liag cliffs, the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe. Just a 40 min drive also the Wild Atlantic Coast coast from Killybegs. From Killybegs, take route 263 the coast road after Blue Haven. From Teelin go to the 1st car park. Park here and take the shuttle bus to to top car park. Then walk from here up the mountain about 1.5 hours. Great views of Donegal Bay.
171 locals recommend
Slieve League
Sliabh Liag cliffs, the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe. Just a 40 min drive also the Wild Atlantic Coast coast from Killybegs. From Killybegs, take route 263 the coast road after Blue Haven. From Teelin go to the 1st car park. Park here and take the shuttle bus to to top car park. Then walk from here up the mountain about 1.5 hours. Great views of Donegal Bay.
From Killybegs drive on Route 263 and past Fintra beach and Largy point. Take the coast road after Blue Haven restaurant and Muckross on the left. Drive down to the end point and park. When the tide is out you can walk on the rocks around the headland to see the caves and the layers of rock formation. Enjoy. (Take a picnic).
8 locals recommend
Muckross
From Killybegs drive on Route 263 and past Fintra beach and Largy point. Take the coast road after Blue Haven restaurant and Muckross on the left. Drive down to the end point and park. When the tide is out you can walk on the rocks around the headland to see the caves and the layers of rock formation. Enjoy. (Take a picnic).
Great for daily walks and parking at the bottom of the road at the beach. Drive slowly down the hill to the car park. Great beach for swimming.
23 locals recommend
Fintra Beach
23 Fintra BayGreat for daily walks and parking at the bottom of the road at the beach. Drive slowly down the hill to the car park. Great beach for swimming.
Beautiful place, it a strenuous walk over rocks to get to the waterfall. Only go at low tide or just before low tide.
21 locals recommend
Waterfall
Beautiful place, it a strenuous walk over rocks to get to the waterfall. Only go at low tide or just before low tide.
Beautiful coved beach, approx 170 steps down a steep hill. Magnificent scenery.
33 locals recommend
Glencolumbkille
Beautiful coved beach, approx 170 steps down a steep hill. Magnificent scenery.
Neighbourhoods
Seawinds Bed and Breakfast is located in the town centre of Killybegs, a largest fishing port in Ireland along the Wild Atlantic Way. The fishing trawlers are the largest in Ireland and they are colourful sight to see. There is a small craft marina for pleasure boats and angling boats along the shore road. Fintra is a beautiful blue flag beach about 4 km approx on the route to Sliabh Liag cliffs (highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe. There are several restaurants and open spaces to enjoy the fresh sea air.
Killybegs
Killybegs is famous for its large fishing boats and beautiful harbour.
Killybegs on the Wild Atlantic Way has a beautiful harbour with large fishing boats and marina.
27 locals recommend
Killybegs
Killybegs on the Wild Atlantic Way has a beautiful harbour with large fishing boats and marina.
Food scene
Great home made food.
Ahoy is a beautiful cafe overlooking the marina on the shore road in Killybegs, Co. Donegal (they are extending it at present and it is not open yet). We look forward to it opening soon.
21 locals recommend
Ahoy Cafe
Shore RoadAhoy is a beautiful cafe overlooking the marina on the shore road in Killybegs, Co. Donegal (they are extending it at present and it is not open yet). We look forward to it opening soon.
Excellent food in the bar and restaurant upstairs.
Irish music on Thursdays and music at weekends (check dates with the premises).
10 locals recommend
The Fleet Inn Guesthouse & Restaurant
21 Bridge StExcellent food in the bar and restaurant upstairs.
Irish music on Thursdays and music at weekends (check dates with the premises).
Mrs B's Coffee House
Great homemade food and coffee.
Boathouse Restaurant
Main StreetExcellent food and atmosphere.
Lovey old world bar with excellent food in Teelin, at the foot of Sliabh Liag cliffs.
27 locals recommend
The Rusty Mackerel
Teelin RoadLovey old world bar with excellent food in Teelin, at the foot of Sliabh Liag cliffs.
My local tips: Great craft shop
Wild Atlantic Crafts
Main StreetA local craft shop with a large variety of handcrafts.