About 40,000 basalt columns left by an ancient volcanic eruption — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cover photo: code poet on flickr. · CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Good to know
- Check opening hours and any entry fee on the official website before you travel — they change by season.
- Irish weather changes fast: use the dry-weather finder to pick the best hours.
- Leave no trace, keep to marked paths and respect private land and farm animals.
- History and background: read more on Wikipedia.