Malin
Ireland · UlsterIE
Village in County Donegal, Ireland
Malin is a village in County Donegal, Ireland, situated 6 km (4 mi) north of Carndonagh. A further 13 km (8 mi) north further is Malin Head, the most northerly point of the island of Ireland. It was a planned settlement plotted around a triangular green. Malin won the Irish Tidy Towns Competition in 1970 and 1991.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 122
- Coordinates
- 55.296, -7.264
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
Overview of Malin
Travellers heading to Ulster, Ireland will find Malin, a tiny locality. Records put its population near 122. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: nature, culture and water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Malin
Nature in Malin
(9)Malin records Beaches, Countryside, Geological Formations, Natural Places and Nature under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Malin is actually tagged with. Altogether 9 options are tagged here.
Culture in Malin
(5)Our data lists Art Galleries, Castles, Docks, Fountains and Museums as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Malin's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Malin
(5)For water sports, expect Diving, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Swimming and Windsurfing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Malin.
Adventure in Malin
(3)Adventure in Malin covers Abseiling, Adventure and Climbing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Malin.
Nightlife in Malin
(2)Our data lists Bars and Pubs as nightlife options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Malin.
Sports in Malin
(2)Malin's sports entries include Biking and Golf. Everything listed here comes from what Malin is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Malin
(1)Malin's other activities entries include Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Malin is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Malin
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Malin stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Malin are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Ulster. Time zone: Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Malin that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Malin known for?
- Malin, in Ulster, Ireland, is best known for nature, culture and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 122 residents.
- What can you do in Malin?
- Recorded activities in Malin include Beaches, Countryside, Geological Formations, Natural Places and Nature. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Malin?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Malin stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Malin located?
- Malin is located in Ulster, Ireland. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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