Positive Lonely Planet review for Donegal is expected to boost tourism figures
A Donegal Councillor is predicting increased number of tourists visiting the county following positive review of the county in the renowned travel guide the lonely plant. The publication ranked Donegal as the fourth best region in the world to visit. It described the county ‘a hidden gem’ that…
Lonely Planet lavishes praise on Donegal
The renowned travel guide, Lonely Planet has ranked Donegal, as the fourth best region in the world to visit. Donegal has Ireland’s longest coastline, with over 100 beaches, and Europe’s highest sea cliffs, the county is described as a hidden gem that offers a unique travel experience for local…
Benbulben mountain features in international travel guide
Benbulben Mountain has featured on Lonely Planet’s ’20 most incredible places to visit in Ireland’. The travel guide regularly publishes features with areas of the north west appearing in the various lists of ‘best places to visit.’ The Wild Atlantic Way as a whole is also on the list which…
Sligo beach named in top 10 list
A Sligo beach has ranked among the best in the Lonely Planet’s top ten list. Streedagh came in 4th with Dog’s Bay/Gurteen Bay, County Galway taking the top spot. Trá Mór in Dunfanaghy and Ballymastocker Bay, both in Co. Donegal also featured on the list. Ireland’s coastline was described as…
Wild Atlantic Way featured in new travel guide
The Wild Atlantic Way has been featured in a new travel guide. The book which is named, ‘Epic Drives of the World’, features the the 2,500km route alongside world famous drives such as Hawaii’s Hana Highway in the United States and Germany’s Black Forest High Road. The route is described…