Holidays in Ireland

If the main purpose of the trip is the desire to be in a place with unusual landscapes, to get acquainted with the architectural monuments of the early European Middle Ages, and not swimming in the sea and sunbathing on the beach, then Ireland will be the best country to travel to. This country is also suitable for those tourists who cannot stand hot weather and prefer to take long walks or trips with numerous sightseeing and acquaintance with the national traditions of the local population.

Weather

The climate on the island is temperate. It is strongly influenced by the warm Atlantic Gulf Stream. Therefore, the winters here are warm and humid, and the summers are quite cool. The temperature stays around 20 degrees. There is also very high humidity, so during the day it can rain a few times, and then the sun will shine again. Therefore, it is necessary to have waterproof clothes and shoes with you. The best time to visit is July, August. Warm sunny weather prevails during these months. You can also go in June and September. The weather will be a little capricious, but there are much fewer tourists.

How to get there

Air travel is the most convenient and comfortable way to get to the island. But you will have to fly with transfers. During the high tourist season, a direct fligh to Dublin is launched. All flights arrive at the airport of the capital. From there, you can already get to your desired destination by local means of transport. Previously, it was mostly small planes or a train. Now Ireland is actively building roads and developing bus routes.

Accommodation

The traveler can be sure of the level of service that will be provided to him in Irish hotels, hotels, guest houses and boarding houses. The level of service always corresponds to the star rating of the hotel, which is declared.

Most often, the service is at a higher level than in hotels in other European countries. They do not lose at all in caring for the guest in small rural family hotels and boarding houses. You can also rent a room in a hotel opened in an ancient castle or an old manor.

Food

Irish cuisine has its own charm. It is very simple, there are almost no spices in it, except for salt and black pepper, but the dishes are very tasty and satisfying. The main ingredients are lamb, pork, cabbage, potatoes, fresh fish and seafood. Almost all hotels serve breakfast, but its composition must be clarified in advance.

It can be oatmeal and a sandwich with jam, or a traditional Irish breakfast consisting of an impressive size of scrambled eggs and bacon. The country has many restaurants, small eateries and bars. In the bars you can not only try local alcoholic drinks, including famous beers, but also have a tasty and hearty snack.

Entertainment and attractions

The main pride of Ireland is its nature. The western coast is indented by a huge number of picturesque bays, green endless plains prevail in the center, and there are low mountains in the southern part of the island.

There are also many picturesque lakes and marshes. A huge number of bus and walking tours are organized for tourists, during which you can visit the most beautiful places in the country.

The island is also rich in empty medieval castles, abandoned manors, ruins of ancient Celtic settlements. In every county, you can always find an ancient castle with a rich history, which is overgrown with frightening legends about ghosts, trolls, leprechauns and elves.

These buildings will not leave indifferent lovers of antiquities. Some of these castles, fortress walls and forts were founded by the Vikings in the 10th century.