Best Scenic Drives in Ireland Driving in Ireland can be an overwhelming experience with coastal roads, high mountains, and lush green valleys. Renting a car will let you choose your own schedule and your own halts in-between two destinations. It is recommended to hire a car at the airport so that you can be straight on the road. You will find many companies offering services for car rental Derry airport or other airport locations in Ireland post your arrival. Select the best one as per your needs and get into the long winding roadways. Take the route of Dursey Island to the Old Head of Kin sale if you are planning to travel from Kerry to Cork. This route can make your driving experience in Ireland an ecstatic one.
Exploring Dursey Island Drive along the north edge of County Cork’s remote Beara Peninsula with views of Kenmare Bay. The land ends at the Dursey Sound where you will find the only cable car in Ireland resting high above the sea. This place is free of shops, pubs, and restaurants to let you enjoy some moment of serenity. You can also feel the waves by taking a 10 minutes ride by using the cable car. Other places include castle ruins, a lighthouse, standing stones, a signal tower, and the most awe-inspiring sunsets. There is a close parking zone near the departure point of the car zone. You can enquire the complete information from your car hire company at Cork airport or other locations in Ireland. Move ahead and reach for the gardens of Garinish Island or the old demesnes of Bantry Bay. This is one of the world’s favorite garden spots, where you can learn about the abundant flora of West Cork.
Explore Mizen Head Driving a few miles will bring you to your next dramatic destination, Mizen Head. Climb down by walking till you reach the end of the peninsula onto the high arched suspension bridge. This bridge is made to withstand nature’s rage as well as mercy. Underneath this strong structure flows the roaring wild Atlantic. You will also find an old signaling station, a weather station, and a lighthouse on Mizen Head. This place reminds about Ireland’s maritime history. Fastnet Lighthouse is known as ‘The Teardrop of Ireland’ stands at top of the Fastnet Rock. This was the last glimpse of home for millions of Irish people emigrating for a better life. When driving in Ireland, pay attention to the speed limit as there are hidden cameras to record the speed. Exceeding the blinked speed will impose fine, which will be deducted from your credit card by the car rental company in Derry airport. The waters of Baltimore in West Cork stay unclear, unpolluted and is the house for Risso dolphins, basking sharks, minke and humpback whales, along with others.
Exploring Old Head of Kinsale After covering a few more miles towards Cork, make a halt at Kinsale. The best way to explore this place is by a boat, preferably with a fisherman at the helm named Jerome. He was born and brought up on the Old Head of Kinsale and has fished these waters for over 28 years. It is one hour of fascinating tour on the water with brewed coffee and some warm blankets. It takes you across the harbour, past Charles Fort to the edge of the wild Atlantic. Also, every year there is Kinsale Gourmet Food Festival held in October. If you are a food lover and fancy seafood, meats and artisan cheeses, then this food festival is a must-visit. If you are opting for car hire services from Cork airport, Old Head of Kinsale is almost a 50 minutes drive. Allow a drive of around 3 hours 15 minutes if you are travelling from Dublin city.
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