Northern Ireland
The variety of rural landscapes in
the Northern part of the country is
breathtaking – mountains, glens, lakes,
sea loughs and caves are all waiting to
be explored.
If you want the buzz of city life, Belfast and Londonderry
provide all you’d expect from modern vibrant centres.
With a wide range of accommodation options and the
renowned friendliness of the people, you’ll soon
discover Northern Ireland is an ideal holiday destination.
There has long been a heritage of apple-growing in
Armagh and Portadown, and the glorious sight of the
Good food is also an intrinsic part of life in Northern
apple blossom in season is one not to be missed. The
Ireland. A mild climate, extensive pastureland and a
vast waterways and Irish sea play a huge part in the
pride in animal husbandry produce excel ent quality
cuisine, with the sheltered waters of Strangford and
beef, sheep, pigs and poultry. You will also encounter
Carlingford Loughs being rich with seafood, and the
a living baking tradition, through which you can enjoy
lakes and rivers filled with sumptuous freshwater
afternoon tea in numerous home-bakeries, cafés
fish – especially Lough Neagh eels, a local delicacy,
and teashops.
prawns from the pretty village of Portavogie or a
creamy pint of Guinness with a plate of superb
Dundrum oysters.
Northern Ireland is a gastronome’s hot spot, with a
great choice of options from fine-dining, enticing
seafood bars and dozens of attractive, casual
restaurants, cafés and pubs.
For more information, log onto
www.discoverireland.com/northernireland
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