Many Dublin visitors make this final stop on the Northern DART line their out-of-city base. Its grand Castle, coastal location and proximity to the equally attractive Howth make it easy to understand why. Malahide’s charming village ambience and sweeping seascapes ensure its status as one of Ireland’s most affluent addresses.
A stroll around town reveals cute boutiques, tasty delis, trad bars and some fine dining options. And its 350-berth Marina attracts a yachting fraternity happy to hob-nob with local celebs and all you in-the-know tourists. Find it around 13kms, or around 25mins by DART, north of the city centre.