Top things to do around Dublin Bay

This stunning video gives the potential visitor to Dublin in Ireland an understanding of the capital city’s idyllic location along the Irish Sea. The horseshoe-shaped bay is peppered with beauty spots, picturesque fishing villages, great cafés, pubs and tranquil walks – all nestled between mountains and sea. So next time you visit Dublin, you can take in a great big breath of fresh air, and combine the best of both urban and coastal getaways.
 

Fast Facts:

1. In 2015, Dublin Bay was designated a UNESCO biosphere reserve, thanks to its cultural and biological diversity.
2. Dublin is a UNESCO City of Literature, with giants of the written word leaving their mark around locations along the shoreline as well as in the city – check out Sandymount and Sandycove, where James Joyce spoke of in Ulysses.
3. The villages of Howth and Malahide are huge draws for angling – think mullet, flounder, cod, whiting, mackerel and ray as your prime targets – resident seals might even pop up to give you a hand. maybe charter a boat from Dublin Fishing Charters for some offshore fishing – you can generally hire rods and tackle on the spot. 
4. Dalkey is a village known for its famous residents, including film director Neil Jordan, who has been spotted more than once swimming from the steps of his Dalkey home, and the late Maeve Binchy. The current can be strong here, but guided kayaking and boat trips are fantastic fun especially to Dalkey Island
5. Killiney Bay, with views stretching out to Bray Head, has a shoreline that’s often compared to the Bay of Naples. 
6. Pay a visit to Malahide’s Farmers’ market on Fridays – delicious, fresh, local produce… give yourself time to tuck in!

 
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