The most beautiful trips in Ireland
The best trips and tours in Ireland
Ireland, an island of harsh climate on which you will find two states, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom. On the island you can take a number of beautiful trips along the famous local coast with amazing beaches and cliffs, as well as interesting monuments. There are also a number of interesting hills tempting to climb.
Cliffs of Moher
Walk on the cliffs
The Cliffs of Moher are undoubtedly one of the most sought after places to visit in Ireland. These slate-sandstone cliffs can be found on the west coast of the Irish island, washed by the North Atlantic Ocean, about 2 hours by car from Galway. And why are they such a tourist attraction? It is mainly their height of over 200 meters, from which they rise above the ocean and make them the highest cliffs in Europe. From their top is an unusual view of the distant ocean and a cascade of successive green cliffs. continue reading
A walk along the Giant's Causeway
Giant's causeway
Probably the most famous natural monument in Northern Ireland are the famous basalt columns known as the Giant's Causeway. Tourists from all over the world come here for this phenomenon created by nature and it has also been rightly included among the UNESCO monuments. The giant walkway can be found on the north coast, which is itself a showcase of the most scenic views in Northern Ireland. This monument gave its name to the whole scenic route in the north that is worth riding – Causeway coastal road. continue reading
A trip to Connemara National Park
Region of lakes, mountains and sheep
Connemara National Park is an hour and a half north of Galway, the capital of the region of the same name, in the middle of Ireland's long west coast. This whole coast is one pearl next to another and Connemara is undoubtedly at least in the first Top 5. The unique character of the landscape is guaranteed by relatively larger mountains in Ireland and among the mini-sitting lakes, where fishermen from the area come, especially in the salmon season. continue reading
Walk to the islet of Carrick-a-Rede
Road to the famous rope bridge
Just outside the village of Ballintoy lies the beautiful Larrybane Bay with the famous Carrick-a-Rede cable-stayed bridge. It has made life easier for fishermen for many centuries in their salmon fishing. Today you can take a beautiful walk here and enjoy the local amazing coastline continue reading
Ascent to Mount Errigal
Short ascent with great views
In the north of Ireland, in the Donegal area, you will find Mount Errigal in Glenveagh National Park, which, with its volcanic cone shape, invites you to climb. Its height of 751m.nm provides a sufficient view of the region and that there is something to look at. Directly below the mountain lies the elongated lake Lough Nacung Upper and in the distance there is a view of the surrounding slightly lower hills. continue reading
Binevenagh, Gortmore, Castlerock
Cliff, view, beach
On your way along the north coast of Northern Ireland, you will come across an area that is definitely worth a stop. In the Limavady region, you will find the high cliffs of Binevenagh towering over the pastures, offering sea views along with endless beaches. The area is therefore ideal for a 1-day trip, where you can comfortably see everything and enjoy the views to the full. continue reading
Tour of Dublin
The capital of Ireland
You will be able to get the real Irish atmosphere right after arriving in the capital of Ireland – Dublin. It is located in Dublin bay on the River Liffey, which flows through the city as the backbone from west to east. The city boasts several interesting historic buildings such as Dublin Castle, Trinity College and the famous Ha'Penny Bridge. But it also offers social activities in the form of learning about local culture, where other than in local bars and pubs in the Temple bar district. continue reading
Trip to the Morne mountains
Mountainous area in the southeast
If you miss the mountains in the relatively flat landscape of Ireland, the Morne Mountains are less than an hour south of Belfast. Here you can do several activities from classic hiking tours to rock climbing / bouldering to downhill mountain biking for the harder. Although the mountains are only about 850 m high, you can really enjoy the whole climb from the coast, where the mountains are located. The view from the peaks on the coast and the wide Irish Sea undoubtedly has its charm. continue reading
Tour of Glendalough
National park around the ancient monastery
Just a few tens of kilometers south of Dublin is the mountainous Wicklow National Park. At the end of a glacial valley, below two lakes, lies the ancient monastery of Glendalough continue reading
A tour of Belfast
City tour and what to see
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and, as part of the United Kingdom, does not deny its English culture. Although it is the capital, with its size, you can do with your own feet on a tour. continue reading
Cork tour
A classic walk around the city
Cork is a picturesque Irish town located in the south of the island. Its name originated from the Irish term for the „corcach“ swamp and its history dates back to the expansion of the Vikings into the 9th century, later in the 12th century it was declared king of Ireland. Cork is located in the deeply cut bay of the Irish Sea and at the mouth of the River Lee, which branches into two troughs in the city and part of the predominantly historic city finds itself on the island. continue reading
Points of interest in the surroundings of Belfast
Tips on what to visit
If you have passed the center of Belfast and you still have some extra day to visit around the capital of Northern Ireland? So it is definitely worth looking at the attractions in its vicinity. In the article you will find some places that are worth visiting and are easily accessible by public transport. continue reading
Trip to Cong and surroundings
A city with Celtic history
In the very north of Lake Corrib begins the county of Mayo, which continues further north to Ireland along the west coast and is also one of the pearls worth visiting. Unfortunately, it has the disadvantage that without a car, traffic here is really complicated. On our way back from Connemara, bypassing Lake Corrib, we reached the town of Cong, located in this picturesque landscape. Here you will find the ruins of the abbey, the old Celtic cemetery, Ashford castle, a forest park with a lookout tower. In addition, The quiet man was filmed here. continue reading
Historic mansions and adjacent parks
Castle Ward, Mt. Stewart, Castlewellan, Hillsborough
The ideal places to spend a day in nature and at the same time learn something about the history of the estate are the local historic mansions with adjacent parks. Northern Ireland has many such estates in its territory, but only some are open to the public. In a single visit, you can see the interiors of the mansion, or if you only need a view from the outside, but you can also stretch your legs on several of the pedestrian circuits through which the surrounding parks are interwoven. There is also no shortage of picnic places. continue reading
Trip to the Burren National Park
Moon landscape and castles
General Ludlow said of the Burren landscape: „There is not a single tree on which to hang a man, there is not enough water to drown him, nor enough clay to bury him.“ County Clare, south of Galway towards the well-known Cliff of Moher. This area covers a relatively large area and only a small part falls under the National Park, yet in the vicinity you will find several attractions that are worth a visit. continue reading
Tour of Galway
City of tribes
The city of Galway is located on the west coast of Ireland in its middle. It is located in Galway Bay on the Corrib River, which flows into the Great Lake of the same name. Galway is Ireland's 4th most populous city and was voted European Capital of Culture for 2020. The city is nicknamed the „City of the Tribes“ due to fourteen business families called the „Galway Tribes“ who ruled the city in its Hiberno-Norman period. continue reading
Trip to the Howth Peninsula
1-day trip around Dublin
If you have already spent the city of Dublin completely and want to take a pleasant 1-day trip around the area, then the nearby north-facing Howth Peninsula is an ideal choice. You can reach the city center in half an hour and look forward to a picturesque harbor town, a lighthouse or a path around the peninsula above the cliffs overlooking the Irish Sea and Dublin Bay. continue reading
