Why you should visit Dublin this winter!

Dublin is a wonderful city, an ideal destination for anyone who loves to have fun. You’ll find many pubs with amazing music, internationally renowned restaurants and plenty of interesting places to visit.

Several Dublin pubs date back to the 1700s, as do some bookstores and historical libraries. The locals, meanwhile, are among the most welcoming people in Europe.

Dublin is the best choice for a lovely 4-day trip this winter.

Discover with us what the capital of Ireland has to offer you and book your flights immediately for Dublin!

It has amazing winter food

This is the best time to enjoy a delicious stew, a warm pie, and a unique meat soup. In Dublin, you'll find classic Irish food as well as many contemporary and modern restaurants.

At the bistro ‘The Camden Kitchen’ you will find rich and healthy dishes such as slow-cooked duck and wonderful homemade gnocchi.

Trocadero restaurant is very close to the Molly Malone statue – one of the city’s most famous – and some of the most popular theatres. The restaurant has been in the city for over 55 years, offering authentic Irish cuisine.

You will find many warm and welcoming pubs

You'll notice it immediately once you step into a genuine Dublin pub. The energy, joy, and friendliness of the people will instantly be palpable.

Irish people go to pubs to have fun and socialise, something they will try to draw you into as well.

Visiting a pub is on the list of things you must do while in Dublin, and believe us, it will be one of your most wonderful nights in the city!

‘Toners Pub’ is one of Dublin’s oldest pubs, having first opened in 1818.

The ‘Loughter lounge’ pub hosts Stand Up Comedy nights every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy your drink while watching the show!

It has a rich literary tradition

In Dublin, words hold great significance. It boasts a valuable literary tradition, mainly due to the well-known authors who have created in the city, such as Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, James Joyce, and W.B. Yeats.

There are many pubs, museums and events organised in the city in honour of its most beloved writers. Everywhere you look in Dublin, the city's literary past stands out.

If you are also a literature lover, you are bound to experience unique moments that only a city like Dublin can offer you.

More specifically, there is the «The James Joyce Centre» dedicated to the famous Irish writer and poet.

To «Winding Stair» is one of Dublin's oldest bookstores and an excellent place to discuss literature while enjoying a glass of wine.

At the «Abbey Theatre», founded in 1904 by poet W.B. Yeats and other renowned artists, you can watch a performance at much better prices than in other European cities, as Dublin strives to keep the arts accessible to everyone.

At the «Dublin Writers Museum» you will see artistic artefacts from the last 300 years, and you will discover what it means to be a writer in Dublin.

There are many iconic places to visit

There is so much to see and do in Dublin.

See below some of the places that will enchant you.

Trinity University Library

This historic library, dating back to 1592, houses approximately 5 million books.

The Cake Café

On the way to the Portobello area, you'll find this wonderful cafe with its lush green courtyard. There, besides your coffee, you can also enjoy delicious cupcakes.

The little museum of Dublin

One of Dublin's gems that depicts the city's history during the 20^th century. It is a thrilling experience that will show you what it's really like to live in this city.

Guinness Storehouse

No trip to Dublin can be considered complete without a visit to the store of the famous Guinness beer. Tour the brewery and learn about the history of Ireland's most iconic beer.

You will discover all the outdoor beauties of the city

Winter is the best time to experience Dublin. It has fresh air, breathtaking views, and many things you can do outdoors.

Walk along the Great South Wall

A short walk from Dublin city centre is the «Great South Wall» which leads to the Poolbeg Lighthouse and offers excellent views of Dublin Bay. Take an invigorating walk and photograph the unique landscape.

Visit the Botanic Gardens

The Dublin Botanic Gardens, located 20 minutes by train from the city centre, house over 5,000 plant species from around the world. Inside, you'll also find the beautiful “Palm House” greenhouse, dating back to 1862, which hosts tropical varieties.

Take a walk through the Dublin Mountains

On a good day, you can take a beautiful walk and explore Dublin's verdant forest. From there, you'll enjoy stunning views of the city and, of course, take amazing photos of the Wicklow Mountains.

You will enjoy wonderful Street food

Just outside Dublin city, in the Dún Laoghaire area, the People’s Park Co Co Market is held every Sunday from 11:00 to 16:00. There you will find many types of street food and local products.

Look for the green food truck Once Upon A Thai for the most exquisite Thai food you've ever tasted. Also, find The Hatch every Friday and Saturday from 23:00 at Iveagh Gardens for amazing burgers.

It is the base of Ryanair

Yes, okay, perhaps this isn't a significant reason to visit Dublin, but it is home to the base of Ryanair, the airline very popular in our country. Ryanair's headquarters are located just outside the city at the end of the Airside Retail Park.

The Ryanair airline is the only one operating direct flights from our country to Dublin, specifically from 'Macedonia' airport in Thessaloniki and 'Eleftherios Venizelos' in Athens.

Flights with Ryanair from Thessaloniki to Dublin operate every Monday and Friday. Return flights also operate on the same days. The journey time from Thessaloniki to Dublin is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

From Athens to Dublin, the flight takes 4 hours and 30 minutes for the outbound journey and 4 hours and 10 minutes for the return, with services operating every Wednesday and Sunday.

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