On the Atlantic-facing Inishowen Peninsula, Culdaff rewards visitors with its Blue Flag beach, a golden sweep of sand backed by grassy dunes. Sights include Cloncha High Cross and the nearby 17th-century Clonca Church, which may lack a roof but perfectly frames mountain views. Each autumn the village celebrates the life and work of 18th-century playwright Charles Macklin. Between November and April you might spot the Northern Lights illuminating the inky sky.

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