# A Favorite Holiday Destination in the World: Ireland

- Link: https://leoviotti.com/blog/a-favorite-holiday-destination-in-the-world-ireland/
- Published: 2016-10-20T19:47:38+08:00
- Author: LeoViotti

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The tourism industry in Ireland is one of the biggest contributors to its economy
with almost 7.3 million tourists visiting the country. In the 2011, it was voted
as one of the “Favorite Holiday Destination in the World,” and was listed as one
of the world’s friendliest countries. There is no doubt that this country will satisfy
your craving for those dream vacations you want spend with your loved ones or the
whole family.

**Location**

Ireland is located in the northwestern part of Europe in the North Atlantic Ocean.
It is on the European continent and part of the Eurasian Plate. It is the neighboring
country of the United Kingdom to the west. It has an area of 70,280 sq. km, it has
a length of 486 km from North to South, and its width is 275 km from West to East.

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This country is larger than the state of West Virginia. This Irish Republic is bounded
to the north by the North Channel that also separates it from Scotland, Northern
Island to the northeast, the Irish Sea to the east and St. George’s Channel to the
southeast, which separates it from England and Wales to the west, from north to 
south.

**Climate**

The climate in Ireland is a variable oceanic climate. You can experience four different
seasons in a single day. There is also a difference in temperature between the northern
and southern parts of the country and there is more rainfall in the western part
compared to the eastern part of the country.

The daily winter temperature in Ireland ranges from 4°C to 7°C, while the daily 
temperature during summer varies from 14°C to 16°C. The temperature in Ireland barely
exceeds with 25°C and rarely falls -5°C.

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Regardless of when tourists visit Ireland, tourists will still experience the rain
even in the middle of the summer. As such, be ready with your waterproof coat because
it is highly recommended.

**Transportation**

The Republic of Ireland has 4 International Airports. One is in Dublin, Shannon 
in the county of Clare, Cork and Ireland to the West and Knock in the Country of
Mayo. Dublin is the 8th largest airport in the whole of Europe and it is one of 
the largest. It also has the largest number of connecting flights to other countries
like the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, along with other neighboring
countries in Europe and the Middle East.

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Shannon Airport also has flights to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom
and the Middle East. Cork also has flights to the United Kingdom and wide selections
to some European cities like London. Knock Airport has daily flights to some of 
the cities in the UK and also serves chartered flights to European countries.

**What to see**

**Causeway Coastal Route**

This Causeway Coastal Route is known as one of the world’s greatest roads. It follows
the main coast and serves as the road between Londonderry and Belfast, with a distance
of 120 miles.

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Between the nice coastline and dipping inland to rural glens and villages, 195 miles
of weaving trail between the cities of Belfast and Londonderry might not cover a
massive distance, but each location is worth savoring.

**Wild Atlantic Way**

This Wild Atlantic Way is one of the most famous coastal routes in the world that
covers seven of Ireland’s districts and regions. This road will surely take you 
to some of Ireland’s breathtaking scenery along Donegal to Galway, and from Kerry
to Cork.

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The Atlantic Way is a journey full of discoveries because it will let you experience
the untamed western coast of Ireland and start an adventure that you will never 
want to end.

**Ireland’s Ancient East**

Ireland’s Ancient East showcases the captivating culture of Ireland. Discover Ireland’s
Ancient East trail to sate the Celtic curiosity of carefree wanderers. This stretches
from Newgrange to Boyne Valley in the northeast.

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It is one of the most enjoyable places in Europe to experience the 5,000-year history
of Ireland’s Ancient East. It is also one of the greatest keys to unlocking a treasure
chest of holiday memories in the Emerald Isle.

_See More:_

_Ireland Travel | Places to visit in Ireland_
 [_ http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/europe/ireland/_](http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/europe/ireland/)

_Ireland Travel Guide – Irish Travel, Tours & Vacations_
 [_ http://www.myirelandtour.com/travelguide/_](http://www.myirelandtour.com/travelguide/)

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