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Inishowen Peninsula Tour

Inishowen is the largest of the northern peninsulas of Donegal (northwest Ireland) and is a treasure chest of history and nature: castles, fortresses, remains of the earliest Christian worship sites.

Un tratto della Waterford Greenway, in Irlanda
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The wildest landscapes stand out to the north and west, around Malin Head and the rugged Gap of Mamore area. The beaches unveil lunar atmospheres and satisfy all tastes, from those seeking secluded spots to those who prefer lively and popular resorts.

By car, the peninsula can be comfortably visited in one day, stopping at the Carndonagh Cross, a 7th-century Christian cross engraved with human figures and intertwined lines. At Malin Head, with its superb views over the Atlantic; at the highest point, Banba’s Crown, there is a watchtower from 1805.

In Greencastle, a welcoming seaside resort and fishing port, named after the ruins of a 14th-century castle. At the massive Grianàn of Ailigh fort, crouched at the base of the peninsula, circular in shape, restored in 1870. In Buncrana, a charming seaside town with 5 km of sandy beaches and two castles. And, of course, at the spectacular gorge called Gap of Mamore, with its magnificent panoramas.

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