A Beautiful Place to Visit – Ireland!

A Beautiful Place to Visit – Ireland!

Ireland is a small island and a place which everyone must visit at least once in the lifetime. Nature has awarded this country with gorgeous landscapes and breathtakingly attractive scenery. The people out there are very friendly and if you planned a nicely allocated trip, you may return with a new best friend in Ireland.

What is The Nearest Airport to Dingle, Ireland?

When you plan your trip to Ireland, on the first hand, you must decide where you want to land in Ireland. There are 5 international airports in Ireland – Dublin Airport, Cork Airport, Shannon Airport, Knock Airport (Ireland West Airport Knock) and Belfast Airport. Other airports include Kerry Airport,    Donegal Airport, George Best Belfast City Airport and City of Derry Airport.

If you want to know that what the nearest airport to Dingle? Then the answer is Kerry Airport. If you take a car from the airport you will reach Dingle in about an hour as it is just 50 km / 31 miles away. Buses are also available from outside the airport. The closest train stations to Dingle are Killarney and Tralee.

Dingle is a beautiful peninsula with lots of greenery and rain throughout the year. It has spectacular beaches, forts and the Dingle Ocean World Aquarium which with wide variety of water species including Ireland’s famous dolphin, Fungie.

Exploring Ireland

It is one of the most naturally beautiful and green countries in the world. It is a perfect place to visit throughout the year either alone or with your family.

Language is Not a Problem!

Irish is not the main language here. People here speak fluent English so you need not worry about how you would communicate with the locals here.

Good Food!

The food at the restaurants here is tasty and at stores cheap. You will find variety of healthy dishes and food here at affordable prices. You can also get great deals at pubs and restaurants. The local people and local dishes are really good here. You must also have some knowledge about tipping. You may have to tip 10-12 per cent in restaurants.

Weather is Awesome!

It’s neither too hot nor too cold in Ireland. The weather is ideal always but rains are unpredictable so be prepared for the drizzle any time of the day. You must carry raincoats and waterproof shoes to avoid inconvenience. Summer months here are marked by long sunny enjoyable evenings with festivals everywhere where sun doesn’t set until 10pm in some months. Nature is at its best during winters but the days are quite short.

Sightseeing in Ireland

There are various tourist attractions including six exciting islands including Valentia Island, Country Kerry, Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Gola Island, County Donegal, Inis Óirr (Inisheer), County Galway, Ram’s Island and Lough Neagh, County Antrim. You will find plenty of impressive things to discover here.

Explore the Wild Atlantic Way with thrilling surf coast and secluded beaches of bay coast. The visit to cliff coast, southern peninsulas and haven coast are once in a lifetime experience.

Adventure Lovers are Welcome!

Ireland is known for its various exciting activities which you will definitely love. It is known as walkers’ paradise with fresh and clear trails. If cycling is your passion you can rent a bike and explore Ireland’s terrain with pedal power. Travel the area in a whole new way on boat. Cruising is so much fun and easy here with a wide network of rivers and canals. If you have passion for sports than you have come to the right place as you can join various sporting events while you visit.

Find the right accommodation.

Here you will find varied accommodation types ranging from a charming lighthouse to a luxurious castle. The friendly people will give a warm welcome on your arrival. Hotels are rated from 1 to 5 stars depending upon the facilities and comforts provided. You can also find guesthouses and Self-catering classification in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. There are other types of accommodation also like town home, country home, farm house, historic house which you can hire according to your need and budget.

There are other unique accommodations like Barberstown Castle, County Kildare, Portsalon Luxury Camping, and County Donegal and so on. They offer luxurious stay with unique facilities and experience.

Carrying a Phone in Ireland.

If you want to use cell phone in Ireland than only phones which are digital and have GSM subscriptions and a roaming agreement will work. You will also have to bear roaming charges for both calling and internet service. You can also get pre-paid phone cards for your convenience.

Currency

As you know Ireland is divided into The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom whereas The Republic of Ireland is its own country. As  a result, there are two currencies in use. The official currency of The Republic of Ireland is Euro and of Northern Island it is pound sterling. You can also use Visa and Master Cards easily here while American express is accepted at some places. Travellers cheques are not valid here.

Right place for Game of Throne Admirers.

Many of its scenes are shot in the Northern Ireland which you can relive and feel the passion.

If you are travelling to Ireland, Google for the baggage restrictions on flight to avoid any trouble. While packing for your journey remember to keep a travel adapter as you will need it most. Be prepared with a pair of walking shoes, sweater, umbrella, scarf, rain jacket and a hat.

Also you can go for travel insurance if you want more safety. If you want to drive yourself you can also plan to rent a car. There you have left-hand side drive so be prepared for that. To enjoy spectacular views instead of using public transport, renting a car is a best option. Still if you want to use public transport, pre-book your trains there and learn to flag down the buses.