The Giant’s Causeway – the fourth greatest natural wonder in the UK
The Giant’s Causeway is one of the best natural wonders in Northern Ireland. The unique rock masterpiece of the nature is located in Antrim County. Close to the magnificent rocks is a town of Bushmils, only 3 km away, and it is the place where is produced the famous whiskey. The distillery is the second visited spot in the area after the beautiful natural phenomenon and it is really great addition to every tour to the lovely region.
If you want to spend one really trouble-free vacation, then just take the bus from Derry or Belfast to the Giant’s Causeway and enjoy the astonishing area without thinking where to park your car. Make one really green vacation full of a lot of entertainment and joy.
Giant’s causeway
The area around the amazing natural landmark is the only one in Northern Ireland which is listed as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site. Nowadays, the National Nature Reserve is visited by many people from around the globe, because its uniqueness is really impressive and hardly can be compared with other phenomenon across the world.
The Giant’s Causeway is always in the top places of different surveys, something which means that people highly value the beauty of the amazing rock formations.
Several volcanic eruptions are the reason for the development of this unbelievable natural phenomenon before 50-60 million. Huge amount of hot basalt was thrown on the surface and after the cooling were formed more than 37,000 pieces of stones which created the lovely and magical landmark that you can see if you visit Giant’s Causeway. These fantastic stone columns reach the very sea and the coastline is one of the best views that you will see during your life.
Most of the tourists who visit the amazing rock columns also visit and the caves that are formed among the rocks and can be reached only by boat. The most memorable among them is Fingal’s Cave.
The astonishing basalt columns are not the only attraction in the region. There are also many stunning castles like Danluce and Glenarm that will get you closer to the rich historical past of the area. The views that you are able to see from them are really incredible and stories about ancient knights will occupy your imagination for sure.
The opportunities for pleasant day among the nature are really many and it’s up to you how you are going to spend your free time. You can try fishing, cycling, golfing, walking among the beautiful gardens and parks in the area or horse riding.
The white sandy beaches are perfect for relaxation under the hot sun and the numerous water attractions can also increase your adrenaline without any doubt. If you want to visit as many attractions as possible, then don’t forget to see Mussenden Temple, Ballymoney Museum, Mid-Antrim Museum, Mountsandel Fort, Dooye’s Cairn (neo-lithic courtcairn) and Magilligan Martello Tower.
The basalt rocky columns of Giant’s Caseway are great natural phenomenon that will grab your attention and imagination immediately. The power of the nature and the magical atmosphere of the place can hardly remain unnoticed, so feel the natural wonder with your heart and keep the memories forever.
