Today, tourists are interested in sightseeing and outdoor activities that respect and honor the environment…visiting Ireland can be a great way to experience eco-tourism at its finest…
Ireland offers unspoiled natural beauty, myriad heritage sites and parks, and exciting hikes and walking tours. If you’re interested in visiting the country and enjoying the great outdoors in an environmentally-responsible way, you’ll enjoy our quick guide to the best “green” things to see and do in the Emerald Isle…
Birdwatching Is Second To None In Ireland…
For exquisite birdwatching that is world-renowned, consider visiting Cape Clear Bird Observatory on County Cork’s picturesque Cape Clear Island.
This scenic location promises wonderful sightings of many types of seabirds, including auks, shearwaters, and skuas (pictured at left). The Observatory is involved in conservation and they are very devoted to ecologically-sound tourism.
For an entertaining and educational change of pace, enjoy a bird-watching course (taught by the Observatory’s experts) and learn more about the best ways to call and observe birds in their natural setting!
Enjoy The Organic Lifestyle In A Soothing, Rural Location…
While in the County Cork area, you can also enjoy wonderful accommodations and vegetarian cuisine in a charming setting: simply reserve a room at the Gort-Na-Nain Vegetarian Guesthouse & Organic Farm.
This highly-rated location promises delicious food (grown at the on-site organic farm), warm hospitality, and the most soothing, pastoral atmosphere. Be sure to tour the working farm, which supplies some of Ireland’s best restaurants!
For a welcome break from city life, enjoy a little taste of rural Irish life at this “green” guesthouse.
Visit One Of Ireland’s Most Stunning National Parks…
Killarney National Park is known for its abundance of lush foliage, its wildlife, and its access to Muckross House and Gardens, a stately mansion located right on the park grounds.
Mountain ranges and peaceful lakes offer ecologically-responsible activities for adults and children alike: hiking, nature photography, and animal and bird-watching are all superb at this sweeping, 26,000 acre locale.
Watch for beautiful red deer as you stroll through the quiet, serene woodlands…this park is known for these lovely animals…
Other Ways To Capture The Spirit Of Ireland…
Enjoying the spirit and culture of Ireland can lead to fond memories that last a lifetime. If you want to celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of the Emerald Isle, why not choose a piece of Irish jewelry that captures the essence of Irish art and history?
With this lab-created green cubic zirconia design, more of the earth’s precious resources remain intact. This affordable design features Claddagh symbols that have endured as symbols of faithfulness and romantic love for hundreds of years…
The crowned heart and hands motif of this traditional Claddagh Ring is known throughout the world…and it is always linked with Ireland. Enjoy a colorful touch of the Emerald Isle with this handcrafted design.
A “Green” Vacation To Ireland Can Be The Experience Of A Lifetime…
We hope you’ve enjoyed this quick guide to eco-tourism in Ireland. By caring for the country while you visit (through recycling, doing no harm to nature, and learning more about conservation) you can be sure you’ve honored the earth on your vacation. At the same time, you can build memories of natural beauty beyond your wildest dreams…