Want to escape the winter chill, but find beach holidays boring? Why not try a sightseeing holiday in the west of Ireland.
Many visitors see Ireland as a leafy green island, full of pubs, clubs and thatched cottages. And to be honest- theyre not far wrong. The more west you travel, the more remote it becomes with a stunning landscape running the entire west coast.
Starting at the Ring of Kerry and running north for 470 Miles (approx), till you enter the splendid Co Donegal, the battered west coast remains unspoiled with towering cliffs and sandy beaches.
Three weeks ago I travelled this journey, starting in Killarney, Co Kerry, and ending up in Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal. This twelve day trip brought me to many remote areas, including some of the more well knowing sites: Cliffs of Moher, Killarney National Park, and Connermara to name a few.
Ireland has the lowest population density in Europe so there is lots of room on the roads, which make driving these remote areas a pleasure.
For the more adventurous there are several boat trips along the coast to some of Irelands most remote islands. The coastline and the islands are littered with a wide...