County Antrim
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County Antrim

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County Antrim : Must-See Attractions

Castles

Dunluce Castle

Perched on a rocky headland overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Dunluce Castle is one of Northern Ireland’s most spectacular castles. Its ruined walls…

Cliffs

Fair Head

Fair Head (An Bhinn Mhór in Irish) is one of the most spectacular landscapes on the Antrim coast in Northern Ireland. A…

Festivals irish

Irish culture

Un autre regard sur County Antrim

George Best

George Best (1946-2005) was a Northern Irish footballer, considered one of the greatest footballers in the history of the game. Admired by the likes…

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County Antrim

The historic County Antrim covers much of north-eastern Northern Ireland, between Belfast Lough, the Causeway Coast, the Glens of Antrim and the shores of Lough Neagh. It includes some of the best-known landscapes in the north of the island, but no longer corresponds to a single contemporary administrative authority.

Understanding County Antrim

The historic territory of Antrim is now divided between several districts. It is therefore important to distinguish the cultural and geographical county from current administrative structures.

Causeway Coast and north coast

The north coast brings together cliffs, beaches, villages and major geological sites. The Giant’s Causeway is the best-known landmark, but the region extends well beyond this single site towards Ballycastle, Rathlin Island and neighbouring coastal landscapes.

Glens of Antrim and east coast

The verdant valleys of the Glens of Antrim shape the east of the county and offer a marked contrast with the basalt coast of the north.

Belfast Lough and the interior

The south of the historic county meets the Belfast urban area, while the interior opens out towards Lough Neagh and more agricultural landscapes.

How should you plan a stay?

Two to four days allow you to combine the north coast, the Glens and an area around Belfast Lough. A car remains the most flexible option.