Ardara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

panorama landscape view of Maghera Beach with the entrance to one of the caves in the rocks
panorama landscape view of Maghera Beach with the entrance to one of the caves in the rocks
panorama drone landscape view of Loughros Beg Bay and Maghera Beach near Ardara in Country Donegal in northwestern Ireland
The desolate, narrow and scenic roads make Ireland is one of the best places to go on a road trip with your friends. #explore #roadtrip #donegal #ireland
County Donegal boasts some remarkable landscape diversity. All of the county was glaciated up to about 10,000 years ago and the effect of glaciation is everywhere in evidence still. Here at Glengesh, this wide and rounded valley, a U-shaped valley, is the classic shape of a glaciated valley. A great county to explore if you are interested in geology or topography.

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Woodhill House

Woodhill House

3 out of 5
Wood Road Ardara County Donegal
The price is NZ$285 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
NZ$285
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Ardara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ardara Heritage Centre and Ardara Fort are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (199 reviews)
Great, friendly staff and atmosphere. His trip, suggestions and help with finding all the picturesque sites on the map made our day!

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Woodhill House
Atlantic Coast

Atlantic Coast

Ballyganny Donegal
Stay at this holiday home in Ardara. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ardara Heritage Centre and Stephen ...
5/10 (2 reviews)
Beautiful surroundings
While the house is older and showing its age, it's a beautiful location and the host was extremely nice (even left some welcoming gifts).

Reviewed on 26 June 2025

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Owen Tucker View House

Owen Tucker View House

3 out of 5
13 Aran Court Ardara County Donegal
The price is NZ$1,188 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$1,188
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf cottage in Ardara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Ardara Heritage Centre and Ardara Fort are located ...
Owen Tucker View House
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Atlantic Coast

Atlantic Coast

Ballyganny Donegal
Stay at this holiday home in Ardara. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ardara Heritage Centre and Stephen ...
5/10 (2 reviews)
Beautiful surroundings
While the house is older and showing its age, it's a beautiful location and the host was extremely nice (even left some welcoming gifts).

Reviewed on 26 June 2025

Atlantic Coast
Owen Tucker View House

Owen Tucker View House

3 out of 5
13 Aran Court Ardara County Donegal
Stay at this golf cottage in Ardara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Ardara Heritage Centre and Ardara Fort are located ...
Owen Tucker View House
MAGHERA CAVES COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal

MAGHERA CAVES COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal

Ardara North West
Stay at this cottage in Ardara. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Assaranca Falls and Dorlin Strand are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
What an amazing experience! There was plenty of room for our family of 5. The house was equipped with everything we needed. The views are incredible driving to the cottage through the mountains and valleys. And the beach! I wish we could have stayed longer just to enjoy it more. It’s just ...

Reviewed on 12 July 2025

MAGHERA CAVES COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal
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Popular places to visit

Ardara Heritage Centre

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Ardara Heritage Centre during your trip to Ardara. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Ardara Heritage Centre

Glengesh Pass

Find out about the history of Ardara when you take a trip to Glengesh Pass. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Glengesh Pass

Dorlin Strand

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Dorlin Strand during your travels in Ardara? Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Dorlin Strand

Ardara Fort

You can find out about the history of Ardara with a stop at Ardara Fort. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Ardara Fort

Assaranca Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Assaranca Falls during your travels in Ardara. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Assaranca Falls

Sandfield Pitch and Putt Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Ardara at Sandfield Pitch and Putt Course. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Sandfield Pitch and Putt Course

Cities near Ardara

Aerial view of Castlegoland hill by Portnoo - County Donegal, Ireland.

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