From traversing inland waterways by boat or enjoying locally grown produce on a coastal tour, to exploring local beaches and villages, Ireland is encouraging visitors to slow down, soak up its culture, heritage, nature and gastronomy and enjoy a truly authentic experience.
A new campaign, Ireland Unrushed, showcases enthralling and memorable experiences to recommend to your clients so they can make the most of their visit. Here are 10 highlights to pique their interest.
1. Belfast
To really experience the city of Belfast, explore on foot. The Belfast Traditional Music Trail is led by two professional musicians and explores cobbled alleyways, famous landmarks and private bars with performances at each stop. For a fresh perspective on the city, suggest a trip to the top of Cave Hill Country Park with Belfast Cavehill Walking Tour to get a sense of Belfast’s location on the edge of the water.
2. Strangford Lough
A stone’s throw from Belfast, visitors can immerse themselves in nature at this tranquil lake. Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen is a must-visit for a Canoe and Cake outing or the chance to try baking traditional Irish breads. In the nearby Mourne Mountains they can hike through the hills to the Silent Valley and unearth the legends of the peaks on a tour with Walk the Mournes.
3. Causeway Coast and Derry~Londonderry
Adventure awaits on the northern coast. Nature lovers should head for Rathlin Island with its seals and seabirds while those keen to spot Northern Ireland’s most famous sights can embark on a walking tour with Away A Wee Walk. In Derry~Londonderry, Foyle Adventures and Boat Tours travels the river Foyle while Lir Seafood in Coleraine is a delicious lunch spot especially when followed by a riverside stroll to Mountsandel Fort – an Anglo-Norman earthen mound fortress.
