The most beautiful places in Ireland
The best of Ireland
The „green island“ Ireland offers travelers a lots of beautiful places. Here you will find a wild mountain ranges modeled by glaciers with an incredible number of lakes and waterfalls. Irish very rugged coastline with stunning beaches and cliffs is also famous. You will also find here the great ruins of mysterious buildings from the early Christian period and still much older. There are also countless castles.
Cliffs of Moher
The most massive cliffs of Ireland
Cliffs of Moher, two hundred meters high cliffs, are among the most beautiful coastal passages in Europe. The beautiful scenery is complemented by the O'Brien turret and the mighty rocking needle that hovers from the ocean – The Stack continue reading
Giant's causeway
The greatest natural wonder of Northern Ireland
Giant's Causeway, volcanic organ that lead to the sea. It is the largest natural and tourist attraction in Northern Ireland. In addition, there are beautiful cliffs and beaches, making it the perfect place for several hours of hiking. continue reading
Rock of Cashel Castle
The castle of Kings
Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland's most important and oldest castles. Many kings lived here, and one of them – Aengus was baptized by St. Patrick, patron of Ireland. Apart from its own, beautifully fortified castle, there is also the ruin of the great cathedral continue reading
Glendalough
Picturesque landscape at an ancient monastery
Glendalough, set in a glaciered valley, is an example of the true Irish atmosphere – an ancient stone monastery with remnants of a surrounding village, a river with dark water and the surrounding flat hills. continue reading
Gap of Dunloe Gorge
The most beautiful gorge of Ireland
Gap of Dunloe is a mountain pass (245m above sea level) between two major Irish mountains – Purple Mountain and Macgillycuddy's Reeks. However, it is also called the canyon leading to this pass. You will find there five lakes, waterfalls and steep rocky walls, just a piece of beautiful Irish nature continue reading
Diamond Hill
Impressive prospect of Connemara
One of the most beautiful landscapes in Ireland is a rugged region full of lakes, bays, marshes and mountains – Connemara. One of the most popular tourist prospects for this interesting landscape is Mount Diamond Hill (442m above sea level) continue reading
Slieve League
Europe's highest cliffs
At the western tip of Donegal you will find Europe's highest cliffs named after its highest point, the Slieve League. They reach a height of 601 m.n.m., which makes them 3 times higher than their well-known Cliff of Moher. If you have enough strength, time and luck on the weather, you can boldly walk along their edge by walking up from the prospect to the very top of the cliffs. Alternatively, enjoy the view of the cliffs from Bunglass Point. continue reading
Kylemore Abbey
Impressive abbey
At the northern end of the Connemara National Park, the imposing Kylemore Abbey is right on the lake. It does not matter at all that this building is not particularly historical (built in 1920), because it is built in a typical style in a beautiful location. continue reading
Blarney Castle
The most famous castle in Ireland
Castle Blarney, because of its height as if it were in fairy tales. Next to it is a tall lonely tower and beautiful gardens around. At the other end of the garden is the exhibition palace – Blarney House continue reading
Ring of Kerry
Beautiful circular road
The nearly 180-kilometer ring road of Kerry is one of the most famous and beautiful coastal roads you can find in Ireland. On the way, you will see beautiful cliffs, coves and beaches. continue reading
Kilkenny Castle
Medieval castle with a beautiful garden
Kilkenny is a small town with twenty thousand inhabitants. The main attraction of the city is a preserved medieval castle with beautiful adjacent gardens and a park. The ideal place to relax if you enjoy the changing Irish weather continue reading
Cahir Castle
Monumental Irish Castle
One of the largest Irish castles is undoubtedly the Cahir built in the city of the same name. The castle is surrounded by a nice golf course continue reading
Ross Castle
A mighty tower castle
The beautiful Ross Castle is one of the typical tower castles in Ireland with a massive dominant tower that also served as a residential palace. It is the most important palace in the Killarney National Park. Moreover, it has a very picturesque location right by Lake Leane continue reading
The Isle of Carrick-a-Rede
Walk on unique rope bridge
Beautiful bay Larrybane has not only amazing cliffs, but also a unique rope bridge leading to the small island of Carrick-a-Rede. The rope bridge is not built only like tourist attraction, but served for a few hundred years for fishermen. It's undoubtedly one of the greatest attractions of Northern Ireland. continue reading
Mount Errigal
The dominance of the Glenveagh National Park
At the northern end of the Glenveagh National Park, you can find a very impressive Mount Errigal (752m above sea level). Unlike the other Irish mostly flat mountains, Errigal is very pointed. The view from top to the surrounding countryside and the lake is really impressive continue reading
Magilligan Point
Beautiful beach with cliffs
Only a short distance from the city of Londonderry is a beautiful piece of coastline with endless beaches, high cliffs and the mythical structure of the Mussenden Temple continue reading
Powerscourt Waterfall
The highest waterfall of Ireland
The Powerscourt Waterfall, with its 121 meters high, is the highest waterfall in Ireland. He would certainly not be lost in the overview of the most beautiful waterfalls in Europe. If you come here in the aftermath of the greater rains, which is not so much a problem in Ireland, you will see it in really great strength. continue reading
Ballymastocker Beach
Beautiful beach in Donegal
In Northern Ireland, in the county of Donegal, there are many scattered islands. On one of these peninsulas – Fanad – there is also this charming beach of Ballymastocker. The scenic route that runs along the entire coastline rises to the hill above the beach, giving you views of this breathtaking place that are otherwise only favored by marine gulls. continue reading
Sligo Abbey
The beautiful ruins of the medieval abbey
The largest monument in Sligo is the ruins of a massive medieval abbey. Like almost every such Irish monument, this ruin has no roof. But it will surely impress you with an interesting atmosphere. continue reading
Mullaghmore head
The estate under the cliff
On the Wild Altantic Way, which stretches along the entire West Coast of Ireland, we find breathtaking views of the wild turbulent ocean whipping endless beaches or high cliffs overlooking the whole scenery. One of those sites that should not be omitted is one landmark near the town of Sligo and the Mulaghmore Peninsula. You will find the manor of the Mullafhmore family, which is inaccessible, yet it provides an unforgettable viewing experience along with the Benbulbin reef in the background. continue reading
Muckross House
Palace between two lakes
Muckross House is picturesquely situated in beautiful landscapes near Lake Leane and Lake Muckross. An ideal place to walk and enjoy the surrounding romantic countryside continue reading
Fair Head
The highest cliff on the North Coast
Near the town of Ballycastle on the northern coast of Northern Ireland is a 150-meter tall cliff with an adjacent natural area popular for light hiking. The walk goes directly along the edge of the cliff, where the daredevils can glance freely. For those even tougher, this popular climbing area. continue reading
Barley Cove beach
Beautiful beach near Mizen Head
Only a short distance from the southernmost place of Ireland – Mizen Head, is the beautiful beach of Barley Cove beach. On each side is framed by rocky hills. continue reading
Ballydonegan bay
Well-known bay on Beara Peninsula
One of Bear's most famous and beautiful bays is Ballydonegan Bay. The center of the bay is a vast beach surrounded by hills, cliffs and picturesque Irish green countryside. continue reading
The Burren
Irish karst plateau
Just a short distance from the world-famous Cliffs of Moher extends special karst landscape of the Burren. Due to its uniqueness, the area became a national park. It's such a the opposite of or green Ireland. continue reading
Doo Lough Lake
Great lake among the mountains
Lake Doo Lough lies in an impressive, rugged landscape between high peaks. The lake is beautiful even from the road, but the most beautiful views of it are, of course, from peaks such as Ben Lugmore. It is ideal place for great hikes. continue reading
Ballintoy Harbor
Iron islands of the series Game of Thrones
The picturesque little harbor is on the way between the Giant's Causeway and the Rope Bridge on the northern coast of Northern Ireland. The harbor is often a sought-after place for lovers of the Throne Game series, as this place has attracted the face of the Iron Islands. The harbor is cozy place for a short stop. continue reading
Lough Veagh Lake
Entrance gate to Glenveagh Park
In the center of Glenveagh National Park is the beautiful Lake Lough Veagh. This national park lies practically at the northern end of Ireland with lots of other lakes and pretty peaks continue reading
Molls Gap
View of the highest Irish mountains
The Molls Gap mountain pass (260m asl) is the highest point of the beautiful ring road of Kerry. It is also a beautiful viewpoint of the Macgillycuddy's Reeks Mountains, the highest mountains in the whole of Ireland. The three peaks are over a thousand meters above sea level here continue reading
Dunguaire castle
Castle right by the sea
Just a short distance from the city of Kinvarra, the pretty tower castle of Dunguaire is right on the seashore. Like most Irish castles, it is dominated by a large, massive tower that served as a residential palace. continue reading
Newgrange
The prehistoric complex
The most important building in ancient Ireland is monumental Newgrange, built even before the pyramids of Egypt. To this day he does not know exactly what purpose they served, but most likely it was an important religious building. continue reading
Muckross Abbey
Fortified Abbey
Almost like every Irish medieval monument, there is a Muckross Abbey without a roof and looks more like a small castle than a church building. Glorious is for the giant yew tree that has grown in the central courtyard for many hundred years. continue reading
Slane Abbey
The Abbey of St. Patrick
On the hill of Slane is perhaps the most interesting abbey ruins in Ireland – Slane Abbey. There are a lot of Celtic crosses, a statue of St. Patrick and very few tourists, yet here it has a very strong atmosphere. continue reading
Fanad Head Lighthouse
Lighthouse in northern Ireland in Donegal
The beacons have been used to navigate seafarers at sea since time immemorial. One such – Fanad Head Lighthouse – you can find in Northern Ireland in County Donegal, which undoubtedly holds its function even today. It is located on the so-called Wild Atlantic Way, which stretches across the west coast of Ireland and is swept by the wild waves of the open Atlantic. continue reading
Parke´s Castle
Castle at Lake Lough Gill
Right next to the scenic Lough Gill is the beautiful Parke's castle. Unlike most Irish castles, this looks more continental. Besides your own tour of the castle, it is worthwhile to take a walk along the shores of the lake continue reading
Dublin
The capital city of Ireland
Dublin city has almost two million inhabitants. Famous is mainly for its typical bars. The most significant monuments are Dublin Castle, Father Matthew Bridge and Trinity College Dublin. continue reading
Ruins of Dunluce Castle
A mighty castle on the cliff
Dunluce Castle is built on a massive cliff and is accessible only by the bridge, making it virtually impractical. It is one of the popular tourists stops on the stunning northern coast of Northern Ireland. continue reading
Belfast
Capital and largest city of Northern Ireland
Industrial city Belfast is the center of Northern Ireland. It has over three hundred thousand inhabitants. Probably the most famous landmark of city is a monumental townhall. continue reading
Horn Head
Beautiful peninsula in Donegal
One of the many peninsulas that make up the diverse west coast of Ireland is the North Horn Head. This small protrusion of the mainland is ideal for a short ride along its entire circuit, where it leads a scenic road with many views of the often ravaged Atlantic Ocean. This route is part of as many popular tourist routes along the entire western coast of Ireland, known as the Wild Atlantic Way. continue reading
Doe castle
Medieval castle in Donegal
Doe Castle is a medieval 16th-century castle in the county of Donegal, in the very north of Ireland, located on the shores of the Gulf of Peninsula Fanad Head. The castle is free to access, yet it has its opening hours. From its back you will see the picturesque bay and ubiquitous green pastures littered by Ireland's hills. continue reading
Megalitic place Carrowmore
Instead of ancient tombs and dolmen
Only one kilometer from Sligo is one of Ireland's most significant megalithic sites – Carrowmor. Unlike the more famous Newgrange, there are far fewer visitors, so you can enjoy the ancient atmosphere of this place much better. continue reading
Dunbeg Fort
Ruins of fortress over massive cliffs
Dunbeg Fort lies on the beautiful Irish peninsula of Dingle. Most of the fortress, due to erosion, has long since disappeared into the sea. Now there is only a stone „barn“ left. More interesting is the view of the surrounding cliffs. A beautiful Stone House is next to the parking lot. continue reading
Ruins of the church in Gowran
Beautiful medieval stone church
The small town of Gowran is mainly visited by tourists thanks to the St. Mary church, which looks more like a fortified castle continue reading
Old Bushmills Distillery
Legendary producer of Irish whiskey
If you want to know how to make true three-times distilled Irish whiskey, you can visit, for example, the famous Old Bushmills distillery, still partly in the original historic building. continue reading
Leamaneh Castle
The ruin of mighty castle tower
At the western end of the marvelous landscape The Burren is a massive ruin of a castle Leamaneh. The ruins lies a little off the main tourist circuits so here is a very peacful atmosphere. continue reading
Glencar Waterfall
Waterfall from the Benbulbin cliff in Donegal
In the northwest of Ireland, in the county of Leitrim, there is a rural area divided by several mountain ranges that hide picturesque lakes in the valley. The waterfall is located at Lake Glencar according to which it also bears its name. Its accessibility is really trivial because it takes a maximum of 5min from the parking lot after the modified path and it is a pleasant stop for 20–30min even with small children. There is also a café with playground continue reading
Monasterboice
Cemetery with unique Celtic crosses
Monasterboice, one of the earliest Christian settlements in Ireland, it is interesting by a huge Celtic crosses from the 10th century. Another dominant of this place is the high watchtower. continue reading
The Dark Hedges
Place from the series The Game of the Throne
Alley filled with more than 30 tall 2-cent-old trees lined the way that the serial actors of the Games of the Throne walked. The site has its magic spell for every season. continue reading
Portrush - East Strand beach
Ideal beach for long walks
The East Strand Beach is located in the north of Northern Ireland, along the picturesque harbor town of Portrush, on the popular Causeway coastal route. The beach is 4 km long and runs from Portrush to White Rocks, which are high white rocks contrasting above blue ocean (North Atlantic). Due to the low water temperature (summer 15 ° C), the beach is more suitable for walks or horseback riding. continue reading
Bundoran beach
Top beach in county Donegal
The Wild Atlantic Way lines the entire west coast of Ireland and offers the best and spectacular views of wild Irish nature and the untamed ocean whipping waves and winds of the coast incessantly. The town of Bundoran crosses this scenic route on the border between the capitals of County Donegal and Sligo. The center, however, is not the city center with the town hall, but the city beach, where you go to enjoy and walk not to go tourists but also locals who can not get enough of the view. continue reading
Old Mellifont Abbey
The ruins of picturesque abbey
If you visit the ancient Old Mellifont Abbey you can see here, unfortunately only ruins. Anyway, it's a classic example of medieval Irish ecclesiastical architecture. continue reading
Streedagh Point
Paradise for surfers
In the northwest of Ireland, in Sligo, we find this marvelous natural phenomenon, Streedagh Point, which forms a sandy, nearly 5km long peninsula, a paradise for surfers in every weather. The only thing that can overcome the trip is the high tide. The peninsula is just a few meters above ground, and if the tide rises or the sea is a lot of fun, it will flood the only driveway to this „endless“ beach. continue reading
Killahoey Beach
The magical Irish beach in Donegal
In Northern Ireland, in Donegal County, near Horn Head, you will find the charming Killahoey Beach, as it is made for long strolls and good weather, which is always in Ireland if it does not rain. continue reading
Gallarus Oratory
An ancient Christian church
On the beautiful Dingle Peninsula, one of the oldest Christian buildings in Ireland – Gallarus Oratory – is found. Thanks to the surrounding countryside, you may feel as if you've been a few hundred years back. continue reading
Island Roy View
View of Roy Island
There are several scattered islands and peninsula in the county of Donegal in the very north of Ireland. Some are accessed thanks to modern bridges, but some still keep going only by ferry. On the way to the Fanad Peninsula, which connects to the south with just the modern arched bridge, we have a scenic view of the bay and the island of Roy, which is only available on the boat. continue reading
Eagles Rock view
View between the mountains
If you have plenty of walks along the beaches, which are countless along the Irish coast, you can easily get a look at the mountains and, if you have more time, climb the ridge. On the way back to Belfast, we took only a small detour to the Eagles Rock lookout. continue reading
Brownshill dolmen
The heaviest stone
Brownshill Dolmen is famous for its top stone, which is considered the most massive in Europe with a weight of around 100 tons. So getting him up had to get our ancestors pretty busy continue reading
Malin head cliffs
The northernmost point of Ireland
At the very northern tip of Ireland you will find a picturesque landscape, windswept and frequently rained, which is still unknown to most tourists. So if you have the time, your own car and the desire to get to know the real wild Irish nature full, go to the northernmost cliffs of Ireland – Malin Head, where the mighty waves of the ocean are breaking. continue reading
Enniscrone beach
Beautiful beach in the west of Ireland
Ireland is made up of green pastures laced with sheep and an endless coastline that is surrounded by sea or ocean along almost the entire circumference of the country. And that's why Ireland has so many picturesque beaches to choose from. One such hearty beach, like the one created for endless walks, is located in the west of Ireland in the town of Enniscrone, situated on the Wild Atlantic Way, a scenic drive along the entire west coast. continue reading
Ross Errilly Friary
Ruins of a Franciscan monastery
Ross Errilly Friary is a medieval Franciscan monastery located about a mile northwest of Headford, County Galway. It is a national monument of Ireland and is one of the best preserved medieval monasteries in the country. Although residents usually refer to it as „Ross Abbey“, it is not technically correct because the community has never had an abbot. Nevertheless, I can recommend this place for a short stop. Admission is free and you can walk and see the entire building in all its majestic size. continue reading
