{"id":20538,"date":"2014-02-15T11:28:10","date_gmt":"2014-02-15T11:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wdie.wedding-dates.com\/?p=20538"},"modified":"2015-10-23T17:43:31","modified_gmt":"2015-10-23T16:43:31","slug":"top-romantic-spots-donegal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/top-romantic-spots-donegal\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Romantic Spots in Donegal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20550\" title=\"Top Romantic Spots in Donegal\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2014\/02\/1525713_10151907684246309_416926659_n.jpg\" alt=\"Top Romantic Spots in Donegal\" width=\"960\" height=\"717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1525713_10151907684246309_416926659_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1525713_10151907684246309_416926659_n-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1525713_10151907684246309_416926659_n-750x560.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Valentines weekend is rare opportunity for us to forget about our hectic schedules and reconnect with our significant other. Often our lives can seem so busy that being in the moment and enjoying time together can be a real treat. And if you\u2019re newly engaged (let\u2019s face it, you\u2019re on a wedding blog, you probably are!), there\u2019s even more of a reason to spend some quality time together.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2014\/02\/1794668_10151965755171309_200288650_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20551\" title=\"Top Romantic Spots in Donegal\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2014\/02\/1794668_10151965755171309_200288650_n.jpg\" alt=\"Top Romantic Spots in Donegal\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1794668_10151965755171309_200288650_n.jpg 640w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1794668_10151965755171309_200288650_n-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One spot we have always been in love with is Donegal. There are countless scenic that remind us how many beautiful spots there are in Ireland. These top romantic spots will literally melt your heart.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20552\" title=\"Top Romantic Spots in Donegal\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2014\/02\/unnamed-35.jpg\" alt=\"Top Romantic Spots in Donegal\" width=\"504\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/unnamed-35.jpg 504w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/unnamed-35-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Top Romantic Spots in Donegal<\/h2>\n<h2>Glenveagh National Park<\/h2>\n<p>Glenveagh has a stunning history and heritage dating back from 1850\u2019s as well as gorgeous wildlife and 100 hectares of natural woodland.<br \/>\nThe park holds a range of scheduled park ranger guided walks, gorgeous well-kept gardens and a fabulous tearoom.<\/p>\n<h2>The Poisoned Glen, Dunlewey<\/h2>\n<p>The Poisoned Glen lies just at the foot of Errigal (Donegal\u2019s highest mountain). There are amazing views to be found of the valley, the Dunlewey Church and the surrounding mountains. The Poisioned Glen is also known locally as Heavenly Glen due to the translation of neamh, meaning heaven being confused with neimhe, the Irish for poison.<\/p>\n<h2>Solis Lough Eske Castle<\/h2>\n<p>Sitting within 43 acres of forest woodland and hugging the shores of Lough Eske, with the blue stack mountains holding the background landscape; it\u2019s safe to say this is our idea of heaven. The five star castle hotel has been noted as winner of the World\u2019s Best Luxury Country Hotel and it\u2019s easy to see why. A blend of relaxed grandeur and contemporary elegance the original castle holds a wealth of history, dating back to 1474. From elegant open fires to fabulous Drawing Rooms, we wish there was a magic button transport us there!<\/p>\n<h2>Portsalon Beach<\/h2>\n<p>A stunning sandy beach along the shores of Lough Swilly. Located in a Natural Heritage Area, it gently slopes toward the Atlantic Ocean. Portsalon Beach is a truly mesmerizing location to witness. This stunning shore will convince you you\u2019re on a sun holiday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Valentines weekend is rare opportunity for us to forget about our hectic schedules and reconnect with our significant other. Often our lives can seem so busy that being in the moment and enjoying time together can be a real treat. And if you\u2019re newly engaged (let\u2019s face it, you\u2019re on a wedding blog, you probably are!), there\u2019s even more of a reason to spend some quality time together. One spot we have always been in love with is Donegal. 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