Northern Ireland fits castles, coastline, and Belfast’s food scene into a trip you can drive in a few days. Use these articles to plan your route along the Causeway Coast and beyond.
Ireland’s romance owes a lot to its weather: soft light on the cliffs, mist over the castles, and a fire in the pub when the rain comes in. It’s a cozy, atmospheric kind of romance rather than a sun-drenched one.
Portrush earns its crowds as the base for Northern Ireland’s north coast: the Giant’s Causeway, the ruins of Dunluce Castle, the Bushmills distillery, and one of the world’s great links golf courses all within a short drive. A rental here puts a dramatic stretch of coastline on your doorstep.