Image Credit: Canadian Pacific on flickr
No break in the Irish capital is complete without sampling the craic in its numerous pubs and bars and the abundance of cheap hotels in Dublin means you can easily do this. But when you feel you’ve had too much of a good thing, it’s lovely to escape the hustle and bustle of the city centre and get back to nature. Luckily Dublin has many natural beauty spots well worth making a short trip for during your stay.
Howth Harbour
Easy
to get to by bus or the DART, Howth is a picturesque fishing village that’s
perfect for a bracing walk when you feel like blowing off a few cobwebs. Enjoy
the scenery and make sure you stop at one of the many cafes or pubs to recharge
your batteries. If you’re lucky you’ll see the resident seals – but this is no
longer guaranteed as feeding them on the pier is now banned, as they were
getting too fat!
Dalkey
Situated
to the South of Dublin, Dalkey is where city meets sea in style. Enjoy a bracing walk on the beach and an
ice-cream, then take a stroll through the village and check out all the lovely
boutiques and cafes that the well-heeled residents of this affluent area enjoy.
Powerscourt Estate
This
vast country estate is the perfect place to spend a lazy Sunday. The main draw
is the stunning waterfall - the highest
in Ireland. There’s also a great play area and wonderful opportunities to shop
and eat in scrumptious style at AVOCA. If the weather’s nice, make sure you
grab a table on the terrace.
Image Credit: Michal Osmenda on flickr
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