1. Slieve League Cliffs (Sliabh Liag)

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• Why visit: Some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe — even taller than the Cliffs of Moher.

• Highlights: Cliff walks, panoramic Atlantic views, Bunglass viewing point.

2. Glenveagh National Park

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• Why visit: Wild, mountainous park with a fairy-tale castle and serene lake.

• Highlights: Glenveagh Castle, Lough Veagh, red deer, walking/cycling trails.

3. Malin Head

• Malin Head, Donegal

  

  Why visit: Ireland’s northernmost point with otherworldly scenery.

• Highlights: Rocky coastline, WWII lookout post, filming site for Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

4. Fanad Head Lighthouse

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• Why visit: Striking lighthouse on a dramatic peninsula.

• Highlights: Lighthouse tours, sea cliffs, Atlantic views, part of the Wild Atlantic Way.

5. Donegal Castle

• Why visit: Beautifully restored 15th-century Gaelic fortress in the heart of Donegal Town.

• Highlights: Guided tours, historical displays, riverside views.

6. Mount Errigal

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• Why visit: Iconic peak and the highest mountain in Donegal (751m).

• Highlights: Popular hike, breathtaking views over the Derryveagh Mountains and lakes.

7. Grianán of Aileach

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• Why visit: Ancient stone ringfort with 360-degree views.

• Highlights: 1,500-year-old hilltop fort with panoramic sights over Lough Swilly and Lough Foyle.

8. Ardara & the Glengesh Pass

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• Why visit: Quaint heritage town with scenic mountain road nearby.

• Highlights: Tweed shops, pubs, Glengesh Pass hairpin drive, Assaranca Waterfall.

9. Inishowen Peninsula

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  Why visit: One of Ireland’s most scenic driving loops.

• Highlights: Mamore Gap, Kinnagoe Bay, Doagh Famine Village, Wild Atlantic Way routes.

10. Maghera Beach & Caves (near Ardara)

• Why visit: Remote, white-sand beach with hidden sea caves.

• Highlights: Low-tide cave explorations, scenic dunes, waterfalls nearby.