Travel guide for DUBLIN

Information

Climate

In April when I visited it, it was quite cold and rainy!

Location

In the east of Ireland, opposite Wales, Great Britain

Money Issues

The official currency is Euro. If you come from countries outside E.E don’t worry. There are many banks and Bureau de Change in central points of the town.

How to get there

By plane for sure!!! If you can, choose a direct flight. I didn't have this oppurtunity , so it was a bit tiring...

Trasportation

Alhtough there is no underground, there is a very reliable bus service--I used it all the time!

While there

Accomodation On-line hotel reservations in DUBLIN

A friend put me up, but I understood that it is quite expensive.

Food

nice food in all pubs, especially in the centre at the end of Grafton Street and at TempleBar.You can find nice pubs in the centre of the city where you can enjoy nicely cooked meals and a cosy irish atmosphere! Don't forget to try Guinness Beer!!!

Amusement

Visit TEMPLE Bar place at night. You can enjoy a walk on the cobbled streets and you are sure to find a bar or a restaurant or a café to suit your taste.

Activities

Leisure

Walk along the river Liffey, cross the Ha(lf)penny bridge (which leads you to the TEMPLE bar), visit Saint Patrick's Cathedral

Shopping

If you walk down Grafton Street you will find all the famous brands and many gift and tourist shops.Don't miss Brown Thomas shopping centre and the House of Ireland shop!

Monuments

Historical monuments

Visit Dublin's casttle (Dame street), not very far from Trinity college, built in 1204a.c. The entrance is free but if you want to be guided, you have to pay around 5 euros.

Romance

Choose to sit on benches and enjoy the peace and quiteness of the beautiful parks.Another option is to walk along the Liffey river.

Be Cautious

Be cautius at night. Avoid parks and prefer crowed streets. Secondly, be careful with gangs of young children--very annoying and at times dangerous; don't want to mess with them!

Best routes

have a walk on Sandynount beach--there is an ebb-tide at noon so you can have a nice walk and gather shells!!! If you want to get out of the city, I'd suggest visiting Bray, in the south. You can go by bus, it takes you about 45 min, if I remember correctly. there, you can walk on the beach and follow a narrow path between the sea and cliffs--it's very nice, but make sure you have a hat or scarf

Green Issues

Lot og green and quite clean! I didn't notice major traffic jam.

Value 4 money

Very reasonable prices on the whole. If you choose to move around by bus, ask about one day or weekly tickets

Impressions

A beautiful irish city, well preserved. Friendly and polite people!