{"id":412,"date":"2016-10-20T19:47:38","date_gmt":"2016-10-20T19:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leoviotti.com\/?p=412"},"modified":"2026-11-06T09:49:52","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T01:49:52","slug":"a-favorite-holiday-destination-in-the-world-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leoviotti.com\/blog\/a-favorite-holiday-destination-in-the-world-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"A Favorite Holiday Destination in the World: Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-422\" src=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/ireland.jpg\" alt=\"ireland\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" \/>(1)<\/p>\n<p>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 \u201cFavorite Holiday Destination in the World,\u201d and was listed as one of the world\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-417\" src=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Location-ireland.jpg\" alt=\"location-ireland\" width=\"650\" height=\"812\" \/>(2)<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s Channel to the southeast, which separates it from England and Wales to the west, from north to south.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Climate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The daily winter temperature in Ireland ranges from 4\u00b0C to 7\u00b0C, while the daily temperature during summer varies from 14\u00b0C to 16\u00b0C. The temperature in Ireland barely exceeds with 25\u00b0C and rarely falls -5\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-421\" src=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Climate-ireland.jpg\" alt=\"climate-ireland\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" \/>(3)<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-418\" src=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Transportation-ireland.jpg\" alt=\"transportation-ireland\" width=\"650\" height=\"435\" \/>(4)<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to see<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Causeway Coastal Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This Causeway Coastal Route is known as one of the world\u2019s greatest roads. It follows the main coast and serves as the road between Londonderry and Belfast, with a distance of 120 miles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-420\" src=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Causeway-Coastal-Route.jpg\" alt=\"causeway-coastal-route\" width=\"650\" height=\"295\" \/>(5)<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wild Atlantic Way<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This Wild Atlantic Way is one of the most famous coastal routes in the world that covers seven of Ireland\u2019s districts and regions. This road will surely take you to some of Ireland\u2019s breathtaking scenery along Donegal to Galway, and from Kerry to Cork.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-419\" src=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Wild-Atlantic-Way.jpg\" alt=\"wild-atlantic-way\" width=\"650\" height=\"390\" \/>(6)<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ireland\u2019s Ancient East<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ireland\u2019s Ancient East showcases the captivating culture of Ireland. Discover Ireland\u2019s Ancient East trail to sate the Celtic curiosity of carefree wanderers. This stretches from Newgrange to Boyne Valley in the northeast.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-423\" src=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Irelands-Ancient-East.jpg\" alt=\"irelands-ancient-east\" width=\"650\" height=\"432\" \/>(7)<\/p>\n<p>It is one of the most enjoyable places in Europe to experience the 5,000-year history of Ireland\u2019s Ancient East. It is also one of the greatest keys to unlocking a treasure chest of holiday memories in the Emerald Isle.<\/p>\n<p><em>See More:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ireland Travel | Places to visit in Ireland<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.roughguides.com\/destinations\/europe\/ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em> http:\/\/www.roughguides.com\/destinations\/europe\/ireland\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Ireland Travel Guide &#8211; Irish Travel, Tours &amp; Vacations<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.myirelandtour.com\/travelguide\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em> http:\/\/www.myirelandtour.com\/travelguide\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Images:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(1) http:\/\/static.panoramio.com\/<\/em><br \/>\n<em> (2) https:\/\/www.uni-due.de\/<\/em><br \/>\n<em> (3) http:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/<\/em><br \/>\n<em> (4) https:\/\/www.daa.ie<\/em><br \/>\n<em> (5) http:\/\/www.countrygardenhouse.com\/<\/em><br \/>\n<em> (6) http:\/\/www.adaremanor.com\/<\/em><br \/>\n<em> (7) http:\/\/www.claddaghdesign.com\/<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Amber Donato<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(1) 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 \u201cFavorite Holiday Destination in the World,\u201d and was listed as one of the world\u2019s friendliest countries. 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