Carnalea (/kɑːrnəˈli/;[1] from Irish Carnan Lao 'small mound of the calves') is a townland west of Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland.

Carnalea is bordered by Belfast Lough to the North, Crawfordsburn to the immediate West, Wandsworth and Springhill/Rathmore to the immediate South, and Bryansburn to the East, which then leads into Bangor town centre.

The closure of the Carnalea Mini-Market after Christmas of 2005 has led to the site's redevelopment for residential use, such is the high demand for housing in the area.

Recently, the Carnalea Residents Association, in conjunction with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), implemented a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in order to maintain the high standards of living and social security that are synonymous with the general North Down area.

Carnalea Golf Club - An 18-hole course is situated on the coast with panoramic views of Belfast Lough and adjacent to the North Down coastal path.