Hit the Beach

If you didn't consider scheduling a beach day when visiting the Emerald Isle in the winter months, you're not the only one. That said, even when the weather is a bit chillier than usual, skipping a beachside moment would be a great shame. Beaching is thus among the top winter activities in Ireland.

Ireland has some beautiful beaches, but you'll probably have to share them with people who enjoy outdoor activities year-round. You can see serious surfers slipping into wetsuits to hang ten in the rough waves even when the weather is at its worst. Sligo Strandhill Beach is a great place for a wintertime stroll down the sand, and the town nearby offers soothing seaweed baths to help you unwind and recover after a windy day by the sea.