Ballintra is a peaceful village located between Donegal Town and Ballyshannon. The village lies on the Blackwater River also known locally as the Ballintra River and there is a small waterfall in a narrow gorge behind the village.

Ballintra is very near two of the best beaches Ireland has to offer, Rossnowlagh and Murvagh, both blue flag beaches, great for self catering Ballintra. The impressive championship 18 hole golf course at Murvagh is also nearby.