Located in the North Atlantic, Ireland is well known for its natural wonders and breathtaking views. The country is also called “Emerald Isle” due to its lush greenery. It is also home to historic architecture (like castles) and famous breweries (The irish pub culture)
Why Visit Ireland
NATURAL WONDERS
Ireland is filled with stunning scenery and breathtaking landscapes, one of the biggest draws for visitors to the country, from the Cliffs of Moher to Giant’s Causeway and beyond. Dramatic cliffs contrasting the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, dynamic rock formations, picturesque towns, national parks and more to explore.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE
Ireland is famous for its architecture, with mystical castles, small cottages and buildings from eras that date all the way to the Stone Age.
BEER
Brewing in Ireland has a long history, with the earliest recording of brewing over 5000 years ago. Although Guinness is their most famous beer, there is a lot of other delicious beers that are worth trying. With more than 7,000 pubs, no visit to the country is complete until you go bar hopping.
DUBLIN
If you are visiting Ireland, you have to visit Dublin. Ireland’s capital is a very vibrant city with a mix of heritage and pub culture, offering and endless number of things to do.
Located in the North Atlantic, Ireland is well known for its natural wonders and breathtaking views. The country is also called “Emerald Isle” due to its lush greenery. It is also home to historic architecture (like castles) and famous breweries (The irish pub culture)
Why Visit Ireland
NATURAL WONDERS
Ireland is filled with stunning scenery and breathtaking landscapes, one of the biggest draws for visitors to the country, from the Cliffs of Moher to Giant’s Causeway and beyond. Dramatic cliffs contrasting the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, dynamic rock formations, picturesque towns, national parks and more to explore.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE
Ireland is famous for its architecture, with mystical castles, small cottages and buildings from eras that date all the way to the Stone Age.
BEER
Brewing in Ireland has a long history, with the earliest recording of brewing over 5000 years ago. Although Guinness is their most famous beer, there is a lot of other delicious beers that are worth trying. With more than 7,000 pubs, no visit to the country is complete until you go bar hopping.
DUBLIN
If you are visiting Ireland, you have to visit Dublin. Ireland’s capital is a very vibrant city with a mix of heritage and pub culture, offering and endless number of things to do.
Bucket List
Walk the The Dark Hedges
Visit the Hook Lighthouse
Cross the Carrick-a-Rede
See the Slieve League Cliffs
Visit a castle
Drive the Causeway Coastal Route
Have a beer at the Guinness Storehouse
Admire the rock formations in Downpatrick Head
What to expect
LANGUAGE
The two official languages of Ireland are English and Irish. However, English is the most widely spoken language. Irish or “Gaelic” is only spoken by a few in the Gaeltacht areas around Ireland .
ELECTRICITY
The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. That’s the standard voltage in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa; If you are traveling from the US you will need an adaptor.
CURRENCY
The Euro is the official currency. 1 USD equals 0.92 euros (as of 2020). You can exchange your currency directly on the back or withdraw it from the ATMs. Debits cards are also widely accepted but foreign currencies are not. There is really no reason to get Euros before you arrive to the country.
CLIMATE
Ireland is a seasonal country, with an average yearly temperature around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures drop below freezing occasionally in the winter, but rarely by more than a handful of degrees at most. Summers in Ireland have warm, sunny weather. The best time to visit would be between May and June.
SAFETY
Ireland is a very safe country. Compared to other European countries, crime is relatively low. If you go to big cities, the crime will go up a bit but mostly due to alcohol influence. Exercise normal precautions
Visa Policy
If you are a national of the EU, United States, Canada or Australia, you don’t need to apply for a tourist visa to enter Ireland.
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