There is much to do and see in the region and half or full day sightseeing excursions can be combined with your dives' programme. The choice is yours.

The following are just a sample of what is possible :
On the North Coast there is the World Heritage site of the Giant's Causeway, one of nature's geological masterpieces. Nearby you can visit the oldest whiskey distillery in the world, at Bushmills. A few miles away, Carrick-a-rede rope bridge is set in magnificent scenery, and the entire coastline in this area is in public ownership, through the National Trust. And a short sea crossing to Rathlin Island takes you back a century in time.

In County Down, from the vantage point of Scrabo Tower, perched on top of an extinct volcano, you can see Scotland, the hills of Cumbria and the Isle of Man. On the shores of Strangford Lough the meticulously preserved historic houses of Mount Stewart, with its exotic gardens, and Castleward give a glimpse into gracious living of a bygone age, whilst a tour of the picturesque fishing villages of the East Down coast show you where all that wonderful seafood comes from.

To the south of County Down lies the town of Downpatrick, famous for its associations with Ireland's Patron Saint. Further to the South rise the celebrated Mountains of Mourne, from where you can visit Tullymore Forest Park and the majestic Carlingford Lough.

To the West and North West , the Sperrin Mountains, the Lakes of Fermanagh and the hills and coastline of Donegal are wonderful "getting-away-from-it-all" destinations. A trip to Tory Island is a "must" for those who want to experience the extreme of Europe.

Only with ADVENTURE DIVING can you "pick 'n mix" between dive sites and tourist destinations.

See also our web page on SHOPPING