Any proposal is special but if you live in, or are heading to, Ireland, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to idyllic settings for popping the question.
Below, we take a look at the top 5 most beautiful places:
- The Giant’s Causeway
This landmark location is ideal for this landmark occasion in your lives. Boasting one of the most dramatic coastlines you’ll ever see, Giant’s Causeway has been crafted entirely by Mother Nature.
Here you’ll discover over 40,000 rock columns in quirky polygonal shapes. The volcanic landscape has formed these, making them look like a collection of huge stepping stones – the most inspiring place to get down on one knee.
- Cooley Peninsula
If you want to head to the coast but don’t want to be surrounded by tourists, this north-eastern tip of Ireland is the place to go. With jaw-dropping scenery, there is so much to see and do here, giving you ample choice as to where you might propose. You might choose Carlingford, a gorgeous medieval village, the stunning forest of the Mourne Mountains or the windswept coastline itself.
- Glendalough
You can easily pop here if you’re staying in Dublin, which gives you the best of both worlds – city living and remote countryside.
Glendalough is sometimes referred to as the ‘Valley of Two Lakes’ and is one of the most sensational monastic sites in Ireland. It’s a Christian settlement from the 6th century and is located in the middle of Wicklow Mountains National Park.
With unprecedented views of the Irish countryside in the background and this impressive building in the forefront, this is somewhere truly magical to propose to your loved one.
- Aran Irelands
For somewhere that makes you feel as though you’ve stepped back in time, you’ll want to hop over to the Aran Islands. Here you’ll find car-free roads, traditional villages and no sign of modernity. In fact, the majority of locals still have their first language as Gaelic, use pony traps to get around and are part of small farming families.
You’ll also find historic forts, enchanting countryside, dramatic cliff tops and plenty of deserted sandy beaches.
- Skellig Islands
Last but by no means least are the Skellig Islands which comprise of Little Skellig and Skellig Michael. These islands are home to a 6-century ruin that teeters on the 230-metre clifftops as well as a wonderful plethora of birdlife. Watch out for Herring Gulls, Razorbills, Cormorants, Black Guillemots and Gannets as you climb up to the remains via the 600-step route.
Ultimately, whether you want to go all out with a century-old setting or you want something intimate and tranquil, Ireland has definitely got the backdrop for your romantic proposal.
