Milano, 8 May. (askanews) – Leave the rush behind to rediscover the original value of the holiday, in the ancient sense of a moment of true freedom. It is this approach thatIreland wants to offer travelers, to allow them to reveal the beauty of the island through a deep connection with landscapes and people. Moving without haste in Ireland allows you to discover quiet corners and universes of flavors that would otherwise go unnoticed, and instead reveal themselves as an unexpected gift.
Among the possible routes across the island here, to the West, Galwaya lively coastal town, known for its bohemian atmosphere, street artists, festivals and traditional pubs, but also with a medieval centre, craft shops. A short distance away Aran Islands: essential landscapes, language and traditions still alive, prehistoric sites and local productions linked to the territory, like the originals Aran sweaters.
Moving on to Northern Ireland, a short distance from Belfast lo Strangford Loughis one of the quietest and least known areas, where the coastal landscape, wildlife and history intertwine seamlessly. Other experiences are linked to the historical dimension and cathedrals, castles and gardens among the most beautiful in the world.
From Strangford Lough to Morne Mountains the step is short. They share the same county in Northern Ireland – Down – and offer one of the most suitable contexts for slow exploration on foot, among peaks, valleys and routes that require time rather than speed, where the pace is set by more or less demanding paths.
Water highlighted in the Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands – the green and blue heart of the Island of Ireland – which embrace some counties of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The protagonist of slow tourism here is the river axis that connects the great river Shannon and the immense lake area of Lough Erne promoting slow navigation that knows no borders.
In an era in which it is increasingly important to stop feeling obligated to do something and establish more authentic connections with places and people, live theIreland without haste it offers not only space to breathe, but also to feel part of something bigger.
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