Belfast City Breaks
Belfast City Break
Belfast city breaks offer and array of cultural and historical attractions, as the region has been home to the ancient kingdom of Ulster, Gaelic kings, Viking invaders and ancient Celtic clans, who have resided in Northern Ireland throughout the ages. Surrounded by ancient myth and legends, the Land of St Patrick is home to heroic tales, partly due to over a thousand years of war in its volatile history and partly due to the wonderful blend of cultures, which have resided in Northern Ireland over the centuries, leaving behind their mark and mysteries.
Belfast enchants it's visitors with it's beautiful rural scenery, dotted with historic castles and forts, which form a rich tapestry of the cities vibrant history and the Ulster people offer a warm welcome to all it's visitors. Belfast city breaks also offer a gateway to the compact country of Ireland, with scenic drives along rural roads, to the country's natural, cultural and historical treasures.
Some of Ireland's most beautiful landscapes are located in the Kingdoms of Down, a long stretch of enchanting coastline which is home to several seaside resorts, quaint fishing villages, the Mountains of Mourne and lush green forests. Set against this serene scene are the dramatic landscapes of Antrim, home to untouched beaches, magnificent cliffs rising up from the sea and the Glens of Antrim. A must see on a Belfast city break is the famous Giant's Causeway the legend tells that the giant Fin McCool built it as a highway, so his lady love could travel from an island in the Hebrides to Ulster.
Belfast is a lively city, which once played a large part in the industrial revolution and today is a thriving metropolis of chic cafes, friendly bars, excellent shopping opportunities and an array of museums and historical monuments, all of which are surrounded by magical landscapes of green hills, clear lakes, magnificent alpine ranges and a beautiful coastline.
