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.
