Despite its small size, Northern Ireland boasts some of the most stunning and thrilling destinations on the planet.

Below is a small selection of recommended places. There are too many beautiful place to list them all here.

Stretching nearly 200 miles along the coast from Belfast to Derry, this breathtaking drive offers everything from historic castles and stunning landscapes to Game of Thrones filming locations, distilleries, and more.

Widely regarded as one of the world's greatest road trips, it earned a spot on Lonely Planet’s prestigious “Best in Travel” list in 2018.

Designated as Northern Ireland’s first World Heritage Site in 1986, the Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast stand as one of only three UK sites recognized solely for their natural heritage. Its striking basalt columns, unique rock formations, and diverse geological features not only create a breathtaking landscape but also provide valuable insights into the geological activity of the Palaeogene era in the North Atlantic.

44 Causeway Road, Bushmills BT57 8SU

Perched on a rugged headland jutting into the Atlantic Ocean, this medieval ruined keep feels like something straight out of a fantasy world. Tucked away along the Causeway Coastal Route, Kinbane Castle remains a hidden gem. Reaching it requires descending a steep cliffside staircase, but once you arrive at Kinbane Head, you’ll be rewarded with stunning ruins and breathtaking coastal views.

81 Whitepark Rd, Ballycastle BT54 6LP

Dunluce Castle is a now-ruined medieval castle on the north coast of Ireland, the former seat of the MacDonnell Clan. It is located on the edge of a basalt outcropping. It is reachable via a bridge connecting it to the mainland.

87 Dunluce Rd, Bushmills BT57 8UY

This County Antrim distillery is the oldest operating distillery in the entire world!

Some of the world’s finest whiskey is produced here, including the famous Black Bush blend. The functioning distillery is open for daily tours which attract around 120,000 visitors per year.

2 Distillery Rd, Bushmills BT57 8XH

The Mourne Mountains are Northern Ireland’s most impressive mountain range, and they’re home to NI’s tallest peak, Slieve Donard, which rises 850 metres tall.

The range’s raw beauty and dramatic landscapes were an inspiration for C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia, and are a walker’s paradise!

There’s a clatter of trails on offer here from Slieve Doan and Slieve Binnian to the mighty Slieve Bearnagh.

Murlough Beach is an expansive 6.4km-long beach in County Down that sits in the shadow of the mighty Mourne Mountains.The extensive dune system behind the beach, Murlough Nature Reserve dates back 6,000 years! It is home to a diverse range of animals and plants and became Ireland’s first nature reserve in 1967.

Dundrum Road, Newcastle BT33 0