Ireland's favourite holiday spot has been revealed, and it's one of the country's top tourist attractions: The Burren.
The Clare region is home to breath-taking scenery and stunning environment, and can now call itself the best on the island.
It beat off competition from the likes of Achill in Mayo and the Giants Causeway in Antrim to come out on top from over 1,200 nominations.
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The Burren won the summer competition, which was hosted by The Irish Times in association with Failte Ireland.
Travel blogger Nadia El Ferdaoussi described her feelings by saying there’s always a different experience awaiting.
"The drive up to Fanore beach along the coast is spectacular. Other highlights include The Burren Farm Experience where you can try some of the best local produce Clare has to offer, Wild Atlantic Picnics and Gra Picnics, incredible self-catering accommodation options with Fiddle and Bow, The Burren Smokehouse, brunch in Wild at Doolin Cave, a dip at Doolin Pier.
"The landscape is what sets The Burren apart, but the genuine friendly welcome is what'll make you want to keep going back for more."
Achill, Co Mayo, Carlingford, Co Louth, The Causeway Coast / Portrush Co Antrim and Inisbofin Co Galway rounded out the top five destinations.
Every nominated location was considered by a panel of judges on a range of criteria including natural amenities, built environment, sustainability, tourism services, diversity, a warm welcome for visitors, transport links, accommodation supply, cost and of course the X factor.
Clare was one of just four counties to have two locations on the list of Top 20 Places to Holiday in Ireland – The Burren and Lough Derg.
The full list can be read here.
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