Europe
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland combines the extraordinary geological wonder of the Giant's Causeway, the dramatic Antrim Coast, the vibrant city of Belfast and a landscape shaped by centuries of history. From the Causeway Coastal Route and the Dark Hedges to the city that built the Titanic and the whiskey distilleries of County Antrim, Northern Ireland offers a genuinely compelling experience.
Elect's take
"Northern Ireland has surprised me on every visit. Belfast has transformed into one of the most exciting cities in these islands and the Antrim Coast provides some of the most dramatic scenery in Europe."
Belfast is one of the great success stories of European urban regeneration. The Titanic Museum is outstanding, the Cathedral Quarter has an excellent dining scene and the murals of the Falls and Shankill Roads provide a powerful insight into the city's recent history. The Causeway Coastal Route is one of Europe's great driving experiences. The Giant's Causeway with its extraordinary hexagonal basalt columns is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Northern Ireland's whiskey heritage is experiencing a remarkable revival with distilleries reopening across the province.
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Giant's Causeway
A UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary hexagonal basalt columns.
Causeway Coastal Route
One of Europe's most spectacular coastal driving and walking routes.
Titanic Belfast
An award winning museum at the site where the Titanic was built.
Dunluce Castle
A dramatic clifftop medieval castle ruin on the Antrim Coast.
Belfast Street Art
Political murals reflecting the city's complex and fascinating recent history.
Irish Whiskey Distilleries
A revival of traditional distilling across the province with outstanding new expressions.
