Places & Landscapes

Tucked into the Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough’s monastic ruins, round tower, and twin lakes create one of Ireland’s most peaceful and powerful places. Here’s what to see and why it still matters.

While crowds flock to the Ring of Kerry and Dingle, the Sheep’s Head Peninsula offers rugged coastal beauty, quiet walking trails, and a slower pace that feels like stepping back in time.

County Clare’s Burren looks barren at first glance, but this ancient limestone plateau holds Arctic flowers, hidden caves, prehistoric tombs, and some of Ireland’s rarest wildlife—all in a landscape that feels like another planet.

Rising 700 feet above the Atlantic, the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most breathtaking natural wonders. Here’s what makes them unforgettable and how to experience them at their best.