If you can’t figure out where to go on your summer holiday this year, why not head to Ireland? This is a beautiful country with very rich heritage, what’s more – the people are also very friendly and there are plenty of activities and tourist attractions for you to check out.
Ireland is famous for its pubs. In fact, the pub is a very central part of Irish social life – so head to your nearest pub, kick back with a pint of Guinness, and enjoy the craic, or chat. You’ll see that a lot of your time will be spent in the pub, because it’s such an enjoyable experience! Ireland is also very rich in terms of cuisine. Try County York – beginning in Clonakilty. There you can find the best black pudding in the entire world. Try the many cheeses that are available. If you want, you can also enroll in a cooking course in Darina Allen’s Ballymaloe House.
The scenery of Ireland is really spectacular. Head to the Ring of Kerry – there you can take in a 180 km beautiful drive right around the Iveragh Peninsula. There are also many diversions along the coastal roads. There are also islands like Skellig Michael, which is one of the most rugged corners of the country.
If you would like to learn a new sport when you are traveling in Ireland, then try curling – which is a very dangerous game that consists of hitting a hard ball with a hard stick. There is also Gaelic football, which is a mix of rugby, football and American football. Both of these are truly un-missable experiences, and a true part of Irish culture.
Ireland also has many offshore islands – you can try Garinish in County York, or even the wild Tory. There is also Northwestern Donegal, which is just waiting to be explored. It is always a good thing for tourists to be in Ireland during St. Patrick’s Day, on the 17th of March. Ireland just comes to a standstill, literally – this is the day Ireland’s patron saint is celebrated. You can also try exploring Ireland on foot – as this beautiful country offers many amazing paths. There are 31 designated long-distance paths. Try the Wicklow Way, which goes from the suburbs in Dublin to the County Carlow. If you would like more information on walks, you can consult the National Waymarked Ways Advisory Committee.
If walking is too much for you, then you can try pedaling away. Cycling is very easy in Ireland, because it has so many highways and byways. Most parts of the country are quite mountainous, but the central plains and the sheltered valleys are appropriate for cycling tourists.
If you like bird-watching, you can go bird-watching. Ireland is famous for its various species of birds. There are at least 70 sanctuaries and reserves in Ireland, and many seabird breeding colonies. Horses, too, are a prominent part of Ireland tourism. You can enjoy the country’s equestrian pursuits – there are horse riding and racing events.