Narin-Portnoo Strand is a Blue Flag-designated beach within a Natural Heritage Area protecting significant low sand dunes, located along Ireland's Atlantic Ocean coastline near Donegal and Dunmore Head. The beach is home to a diverse range of significant terrestrial, coastal, and marine habitats, located within a picturesque sheltered cove home to white-gold sands that stretch for more than a mile. Safe swimming conditions are offered for visitors of all ability levels, with lifeguards staffed on duty at peak times throughout the summer months. Panoramic views are offered from the beach's coastline, with access available at low tide to the nearby island of Inis Caoil, which is home to the remains of several historically-significant churches dating back to the 6th century.

Narin Portnoo, Donegal, Republic of Ireland

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