With a coastline 147kms long boasting 49 beaches, mountains, rivers and valleys Waterford offers the visitor a complete holiday experience.

For the sporting enthusiast Waterford has it all from golf to water sports, equestrian to cycling.

Founded by the Vikings in 914AD, Waterford city is Ireland’s oldest city and home to the famous hand crafted Waterford crystal.  The walled city has retained its medieval character together with its 18^th century architectural grace.

Waterford’s most recognizable landmark Reginald’s Tower is the oldest urban medieval monument in Ireland.

Fine examples of medieval architecture are the Bishop’s Palace, the City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce.

St. Patrick’s Churches, Black Friars, St. Olave’s Church and Greyfriars, the Church of Ireland Christ Church Cathedral, and the Catholic Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity are ecclesiastical landmarks worth visiting.

Waterford Treasures at the Granary rich in historical documents, gold, silver, bronze and crystal takes you through the 1000year history of Waterford.

The Theatre Royal is the center of Waterford’s long theatrical and musical tradition. It hosts the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera each year.

Art and arts exhibitions can be visited at the Garter Lane Arts Centre.

Atlantic fish freshly taken from the clean, clear waters of the Atlantic’s Celtic Sea finds itself at the tables of the many restaurants, pubs and clubs offering excellent Irish cuisine in Ardmore, Nire Valley, Cappoquin, Clashmore and the other areas of Waterford.

Waterford can be accessed by all major airports of Ireland, 2hrs from Dublin and Shannon and 90mins from Cork

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