The Emerald Ireland is almost a magical experience. The beautiful island is filled with different breathtaking landscapes, crystally clear rivers, lovely little towns, green hills, rugged cliffs and of course delicious foods. Combine all this, you’ll have an unforgettable time in Ireland and the perfect road trip destination!
Explore Ireland with a camper, caravan or rent a car from Dublin. Driving around Ireland is already a magical experience, but there are the top things you have to do to complete your Irish road trip. And don’t forget to drive on the left side of the road! And if you have more time check out this 2 weeks in Ireland itinerary.
Visit a Irish pub in Dublin
You may have heard of the Irish pubs: Ireland is famous for her musical sessions in the evening in a cosy pub. Definitely in the tourist areas there’s a pubsession every evening. Take your chances and spend an evening hearing the Irish musicians sing Irish ballads about the their history! Choose one (or more) pubs in Dublin to visit. You can even join one of the many whiskey tours in Dublin to visit a few different pubs. For more ideas what to do in Dublin, check out this 2 days in Dublin itinerary.
Thinking of hiring a car in Ireland? Remember to book it in advance. This is more cheaper and you can book the car you want. Save time to comparing cars and sites, take a look at EasyTerra. They compare all the available rental cars in Ireland and get the best deal for you. IF you are looking for a place to stay in Dublin, check out this Dublin hotel guide.
Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher are the most visited natural attractions because of two reasons: the view from the top and the incredible height. Take a guided walk to the cliff and walk along the edge. The towering cliffs are 8 km long and 200 meters high! So obviously, this is not a activity for people that are afraid of heights. Stay the night in the cutest town of Doolin.
Ring of Beara
This is the most beautiful route of Kenmare to Glengarriff. It’s a 138 km tour that takes you to the abandoned and rough nature of the south. The nature is so beautiful here. And there is so much to see and experience. If there’s time left, you can take the route to Bere Island by ferry or to Dursey Island with a cable car (the only one in Ireland).
Killarney National Park
Not far from the Ring of Beara is Killarney National Park. This is actually the first of the six national parks of Ireland and also the most beautiful one. A 32 km drive through the park takes you to amazing views of oak forest, mountains, lake views and castle ruins.
Wicklow Mountains
Wicklow Mountains is also a national park. This rough and abandoned place is half an hour away from Dublin. The best way to explore the park is by car. With 20.000 hectares of mountain sceneries, you don’t want to go walk. Drive around and enjoy the view from your car. In Wicklow Mountains stands one of the oldest Christian ruins of Europe. It’s definitely worth to visit. It can be crowded because it’s one of the most popular places in the national park. The ruins are spread throughout the valley, but nearby the Visitor Center you can see the Monastic City. Here you can find The Gateway, The Round Tower, The Priest’s House, The Cathedral, St. Kevin’s Kitchen and St. Kieran’s Church.
Did I miss something in Ireland that everyone absolutely have to see? Let me know in the comments!
