6 Reasons Why Ireland Is a Must-Visit Destination


Ireland is a wonderful place for tourists in search of stunning and unspoiled scenery that is combined with a wide range of things to see and do. Whether it is fun, art, architecture or history, there is enough in this country to easily keep the entire family entertained. Let's take a look at six reasons why you should visit this charming country:

Great scenery

Ireland has plenty of unspoiled areas and stunning scenery that is certain to appeal to nature lovers. A few of the most scenic places include Galway's Connemara region, the Cliffs of Moher and the Ring of Kerry. Additionally, there is The Burren with its karst landscape and the Giant's Causeway with both having quite unusual landscapes.

Coastal routes

There are plenty of ways to appreciate the natural scenery in Ireland with its many tourist routes. One of the best options is the Wild Atlantic Way which is in the region of 1,550 miles in length and gives access to stunning views along the coastline. Additionally, there is also the Coastal Causeway trail that has equally impressive views with plenty of places to stop to get more involved with the local surroundings.

Hotels

Ireland has plenty of stunning hotels to stay after a long day of sightseeing. For the more unique stay, the Ashford Castle, in County Mayo is a sprawling castle hotel, while County Laoise has the Ballyfin Demesne Hotel which gets plenty of votes for being one of the finest hotels in the world.

Outdoor activities

A stay in Ireland is certain to appeal to those that wish to experience outdoor activities and adventures. It is well favoured for its hiking opportunities with the climb to the summit of Croagh Patrick a particular favourite. Other great destinations for a hike include Carrauntoohil, the Croaghaun Mountain and Wicklow Mountains. Also, there are plenty of great places for the fun surfing adventures with County Sligo a popular area that is able to attract many surfers from around the world.

Cultural festivals

Many small and big festivals take place throughout the year in Ireland. This is a great time to visit the country to get fully immersed in the local culture. The cultural festivals are held in many regions throughout the country with the Galway International Arts Festival one of the most popular. This festival makes it possible to appreciate the local performers, actors, musicians and artists.

Local cuisine

The local cuisine is a lot more than colcannon, farmhouse cheese and soda bread. It is now a great place for seafood dishes with swordfish, scallops, oysters and Wild Atlantic salmon on the menu.

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