Heading north from Dublin city centre,
Howth is just 9km away. A foodie haven and set amid magnificent coastal scenery, there is a lovely fishing village vibe here. Discover its waterfront, piers and numerous walks, including a narrow cliff walk providing a breathtaking seaside adventure with superb views of the water and Dublin city.
There is an abundance of eateries in Howth, and it is no surprise that on the coastline seafood is a speciality in the choice of charming restaurants. The village’s cafés, delis, bars, grills and coffee shops also offer the chance to while away a couple of hours taking in the activities of the seafront.
Further north,
Malahide is a beautiful heritage village full of old-world elegance. There is a host of chic boutiques, bookshops, and antique shops to lose yourself in, or you could tour the 900 year-old Malahide Castle set in 250 acres of parkland and gardens. The Malahide to Portmarnock walk here will take you along the coastline of the shores of Dublin Bay where the Velvet Strand, popular with wind surfers and kite surfers, vies for the title of Dublin’s best beach.
Head a little further out of Dublin Bay and you come to
Skerries, ideal for seafront trails, woodland walks, exploring islands, great food and guided tours of two windmills and a watermill – one of Ireland’s foremost industrial heritage centres. Everywhere you go in Skerries and every path you follow offers great views of the sea and surrounding nature. Browse bookshops and artist studios, take in the fresh sea air and have a pint of the black stuff in Joe May’s pub – you might not want to go back to the city.
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