Kilcar is the gateway to the Donegal Gaeltacht located in a beautiful part of South-West Donegal, great for self catering Kilcar. Situated between the majestic mountains and rolling sea Kilcar provides stunning panoramic vistas, unspoilt beaches, impressive megalithic tombs and historic sites.

Kilcar village is home to the hand-woven tweed industry and other many craft cottage industries like seaweed based cosmetic products.

The Kilcar Way Walk offers three walks, one looping around the foothills of Mulnanaff, the second running North-East to Kilcar Forest and the third skirting around Tawney. The many townlands in the parish of Kilcar offer many activities. Muckross is popular for rock-climbing, surfing and has a safe beach for swimming.