A favourite walk in Stroove (known locally as
Shroove) leads to Port-a-doris - Port of the Door.
The “Door” to the lovely cave is a natural arch.
Here is a wishing well, where those who drink
the water are said to have their wishes granted.
Near Stroove, there is an ancient cross-inscribed
pillar stone and a small modern cross. A spring
dedicated to St. Colmcille spouts near the
stone. The saint is said to have stopped here
for water on his way to Iona. Located close to
Inishowen Head, this area has many lovely small
coves including a beautiful sandy beach known
as “The Big White Bay” overlooked by Stroove
Lighthouse. Stroove has a European Blue Flag
Beach with the standards that apply to this type of accreditation, it ensures that this beach is also an excellent place for bathing
Hunting the Northern Lights
Inishowen in Winter ,
For centuries, many myths and legends have surrounded these mysterious lights but the bright, dancing illuminations of the ‘Aurora Borealis’, [...]
Stroove Beach
Beach Trail , Beaches , See & Do ,
Stroove Beach And Lighthouse, Stroove, County Donegal, Ireland
Location: Situated beside Stroove lighthouse, 42km northeast of the Inishowen Tourist Office. Overview: Stroove Beach, also a Blue Flag beach, [...]
Stroove
Inishowen 100 ,
R241, Stroove, Co. Donegal, Ireland
A favourite walk in Stroove (known locally as Shroove) leads to Port-a-dorais – Port of the Door. The “Door” to [...]
