Discovering The West Coast Of Ireland

Ireland is a place of mystical beauty, with itspeninsulas that stick out into the Atlantic Ocean.
amazing scenery and wonderful rural tradition. TheEach one consists of green, mountainous terrain.
west coast of Ireland has become a focus forThe weather here can be brutal in the winter,
the Irish tourist industry, with visitors beinghelping to create this spectacular scenery.
attracted by the rugged coastlines, pretty townsEach of the small towns that sit on or near the
and typical Irish hospitality.coast have their own characteristics. It always
Though Ireland is a relatively small country, you'llseems that any pub, in any town, guarantees a
find that there is an enormous amount to see andwarm welcome.
do here. When planning a visit to the west coast,It's impossible not to relax into the moment as
it's important that you allow plenty of time foryou spend an evening in an Irish pub, filled with
your journey.the sound of traditional Irish music and chatter.
This part of Ireland is tranquil and the pace of lifeYou'll soon find out all about the craic.
is noticeably slower than that encountered inThere are a number of towns that are likely to
Dublin. The Irish don't like to rush things and yoube included as part of any escorted holiday tour.
should follow suit - take your time to enjoy theThe best include Kenmare, Killarney, Dingle, Bantry
beauty of this part of the country.and Ennis.
An escorted touring holiday is a great way to seeFurther north you'll find Galway, with its vibrant
the west coast. The coach tours tend to travel atmusic scene. The landscape, from the mountains
a relatively slow pace, allowing you to see theof Cork and Kerry, on to the Burren and
best of the Irish landscape, while also enjoying theConnemara, is something to behold.
evenings in some of the country's finest towns.There's something very special about the west
The west coast consists of a number ofcoast of Ireland. Something that we can all enjoy.