Waterford

Waterford is located on the banks of River Suir. The city is the principal seaport and commercial hub of South East Ireland. Now-a-days, the city is fast setting up as an ideal place for visitors seeking to explore the many historical and natural wonders of south coast.

Waterford is one of the Ireland’s most colorful and enigmatic cities. The visitors can stroll at ease via spacious streets and cobble-stoned alleyways. Admire the splendid Victorian and Georgian buildings, the ancient Norman walls and also view the towers the next. The traditional role of Waterford as an auspicious gateway to extensive river systems of Ireland is underlined by the showy quay-side docks, creaky old barges and sky-scraping cranes.

The modern city centre buildings and industrial hinterland indicate a city extending into 21st century. There are many rock-solid night clubs, highly acclaimed theatres, good pubs and restaurants to keep everyone entertained. You can reach there by road, train, bus or airplane. There are many hotels and B&B galore. Visit its glorious coastal resorts of Tramore, Annestown, Bunmahon, Stradbally and Clonea.

The walkers and horse-riders can trail via wooded Comeragh and Knockmealdoen mountains. View the charismatic golf courses, pitched from side of sea to summit of hills. Marvel at medieval towns and castles of Ardmore and Lismore. Swim and fish in the Blackwater and Suir river valleys.

Surf and swim in warm waters where the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea meet. You can enjoy the fiddle and bodhran seisuns of the traditional pubs. Waterford Crystal is a world famous factory, don’t forget to visit it. Tune in to the Opera Festival of Waterford.