Information about Malahide
Malahide is a sea-side town in North County Dublin, Ireland. There are extensive residential areas to the south, southeast and west of the village.
Malahide is situated 16 kilometres north of the city of Dublin, lying between Swords, Kinsealy and Portmarnock. Malahide is accessible both by bus and rail. Malahide train station is in the town itself.
Image: Malahide Castle
What to see
A must-see when in Malahide is the castle and its grounds. There are many walks through the woodland which lead to the castle. There is an outdoor playground and many wide-open spaces.
The other main attraction is the coastal walk to Portmarnock that clings to the coast. A walk from Malahide to Portmarnock can take about 40 minutes. You may also want to take a walk along Portmarnock's Velvet Strand. The coast route is exposed and so you should be prepared for windy conditions, there is no shelter along the way if the weather changes.
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