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County Antrim is one of the most visited counties on the whole island of Ireland, thanks in large part to the magnificent Glens of Antrim, its spectacular coastal vistas and Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lying just 13 miles from the Scottish coast, County Antrim’s spectacular coastline runs north from Larne, through the majestic wooded valleys of the Glens of Antrim to the open sea. The world famous Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland’s premier tourist attraction, is to be found here. Comprised of 40,000 basalt columns resulting from a volcanic eruption, the site has long been the source of myth and legend. According to local folklore the causeway was built by Irish giant Fionn mac Cumhaill to fight his Scottish counterpart Benandonner. However, after seeing Benandonner's great size Fionn fled and asked his wife to disguise him as a baby. Upon seeing the massive bulk of the 'infant', Benadonner assumed the alleged father, Fionn, must be a giant of gigantic proportions and fled home in terror, tearing up the causeway behind him to prevent pursuit.

Inland from the coast much of the county is hilly, although there are no great towering mountains in County Antrim. It is also a county of loughs and rivers, with the Bann and Lagan rivers and Belfast Lough and Lough Neagh offering fantastic opportunities for angling and watersports. Indeed, County Antrim is a favourite destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds, from hikers to cyclists. County Antrim is also home to Belfast, the principal city of Northern Ireland. Despite its turbulent history throughout the Troubles, particularly the sectarian strife which afflicted the city, since the cease fire Belfast has been transformed into one of Europe’s most vibrant and dynamic cities. It now boasts all the facilities of a booming cosmopolitan city, from trendy bars and cafes, to major sporting and live music arenas. And as the birthplace of the Titantic, the city attracts thousands of visitors every year to see the place from which the fateful liner made its first voyage.

But Belfast is also a city of great beauty, with a host of magnificent Georgian buildings, spectacular views along the Laganside Walk and the quiet tranquillity of the Botanic Gardens, particularly popular with Belfast residents on hot summer days. So from its sweeping coastline to the stunning Glens of Antrim, Giant’s Causeway and the refined beauty of Belfast, it is little surprise that County Antrim ranks among the elite of Northern Irish tourist destinations.

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