Alternatively, enjoy the freedom of the lakes and a running commentary on the sights on the Erne Water Taxi, which can pick you up from anywhere. The bright yellow vessel, reminiscent of a New York taxi, can weave you through the many islands, take you to see the ancient monastic site of Devenish Island, or simply bring you to lunch at one of the shoreline cafés, bars and restaurants.
A Fermanagh break would not be complete without experiencing the UNESCO Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark, home to one of the finest show caves in Europe. Several tours are available, including a full walking tour and the Martel’s Expedition Tour by boat. They will reveal a cave system full of glistening stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, waterfalls, winding passages, high chambers and a subterranean river.
Above ground, the landscapes of the Geopark represent a complex Earth history dating back as far as 650 million years. The rugged uplands, lakes, forests and gently rolling drumlins are scattered with prehistoric tombs, Iron Age forts, early Christian monasteries, and Plantation castles.
In Fermanagh you can follow a more energetic itinerary with rounds of springtime golf, water-skiing, kayaking, wakeboarding, walking, cycling – or fishing, often directly in front of your accommodation.
But if doing absolutely nothing is the name of your game, there is no better place to stay put and no better time than spring for taking in the serene beauty of the picture postcard landscapes.
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