| Honeymoon in Ireland |
| “The green island” – “The emerald island” If you want to experience something different, a honeymoon in Ireland is perfect. The Irish music and the dance, the nature with corn fields, barren areas, misty cliffs, the fantastic food, whiskey and Guinness - and of course the genuine hospitality of the Irish people. The best way to explore Ireland is by car. When you stop for the night, you can choose accommodations ranging from B&Bs to castles. There are many, many good reasons to visit Ireland. Below, some examples: The east coast, called as ”The Garden of Ireland” Here, the sun shines one hour more per day than the rest of Ireland. - Dunganstown – The birth place of John F Kennedy’s grandfather’s father - You will find impressing castles in the counties of Kilkenny and Tipperary - Tullamore Dew – whiskey - Waterford - crystal The west coast with its windblown distorted, dramatic cliffs along the Atlantic Ocean - In Aran Island, the last outpost to America, you can buy hand knitted sweaters - The Burren Area – a scenic rocky park, which is home to large colonies of birds and wildflowers - Cliff’s of Moher – a breathtaking sea wall that soars up to 200 metres - Connemara – a barren area with wild horses The southwest coast for breathtaking mountain and coastal views - The Dingle-Peninsula for its unspoiled serenity - The Ring of Kerry, is one of the most popular scenic drives The north coast with extensive shelving beaches along the Atlantic coast - The Bulben mountain where W B Yeats is buried - Donegal with a fantastic beautiful nature and the hand woven tweeds Northern Ireland - Giant’s Causeway – one of the wonders of the world. Liquid lava has stiffened and formed approximately 38.000 stones out into the sea. Dublin, (Baile Átha Cliath), is the capital of Ireland with about 1 million inhabitants. Dublin is the birthplace of Shaw, Yeats, Wilde, Joyce and Beckett. Around Grafton Street, O´Connel Street and Temple Bar you will find the shopping district. Temple Bar is also the centre for entertainment with a huge number of pubs and restaurants. There are more than 1000 pubs in Dublin, where you can listen to traditional Irish music and have a Guinness. Guinness Storehouse – visit the 250-year-old brewery and enjoy a fantastic view of Dublin from The Gravity bar Old Jameson Distillery – learn how whiskey is made Trinity college - Ireland's oldest university, founded in 1592. Hire a canal boat It is very romantic to hire a canal boat, and you do not need a driving licence. The big waters Shannon, Erne, Grand Canal and Barrow Navigation are linked of narrow channels, rivers and seas. Along these there are a lot of charming villages. Horseback riding Ireland with its fabulous nature is a fantastic country if you are interested in horseback riding. Hire a horse and wagon In a low speed on peaceful roads you expire Ireland. Golf Ireland is golf! It is something special to play golf in Ireland. Here, all types of golf courses exist – 300 inlands and 36 seasides (Portmarnock, Ballybunion, Lahinch, Killarney are among the best). Water sports Ireland is a fantastic country for water sports with over 5000 km of coastline, and lots of lakes and rivers. Food and drink The Irish food is mainly lots of meat, root fruits and potatoes. Salmon is often served but not fish and shellfish. The day begins with a substantial breakfast, followed by an easy lunch and finished by a proper dinner. The portions are always properly increased. The Irish people enjoy the pub, so of course they drink a lot of beers - specially the Guinness. The Irish whiskey is also very popular. Capital: Dublin with approximately 1 million inhabitants Populations: Approximately 4 millions Religion: The majority of Ireland's population is Catholics Currency: Euro |