Mussenden Abbey, looking east.Irish content pool
Northern Ireland’s most Instagrammable spots have been determined in a survey carried out by travel experts Deals Point ahead of Valentine’s Day.
The study analyzed Northern Ireland tourist destinations by the number of Instagram hashtags associated with each location, with 18th-century Mussenden Abbey topping the list with 30,892 hashtags.
Perched on a sea cliff near Castle Rock, Massenden Abbey rises over the Atlantic Ocean and boasts stunning views of the Downhill Strand and distant views of County Donegal’s Inishowen Peninsula.
Massenden Abbey and Downhill Beach in County Derry. (Irish content pool)
With 22,107 Instagram hashtags, County Antrim’s Glenariff National Forest has been named Northern Ireland’s second most Instagrammable hotspot on Valentine’s Day.
The forest area covers more than 1,000 hectares and includes numerous forests, lakes, waterfalls, and outdoor recreational spaces.
Glenariff, County Antrim. (Irish content pool)
Downpatrick’s Castle Ward ranks third on the list, largely due to its association with HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones.
Built in the 1760s, the castle overlooks Strangford Loch and was used as the filming location for Winterfell for eight seasons of Game of Thrones.
Castleward, Colorado. (Irish content pool)
County Antrim’s iconic Giant’s Causeway comes fourth on the newly published list.
One of the most popular tourist destinations on the island of Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway is an intertwined area of around 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns.
Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim. (Getty Images)
The Blackhead Lighthouse Keeper’s House, located on the north shore of Belfast Lough in County Antrim, made the top five.
The cottage was built in the early 20th century and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Blackhead Lighthouse and Gobbinsview, Antrim, Colorado. (Irish content pool)
The most Instagrammable hotspots to visit on Valentine’s Day in Northern Ireland:
- Massenden Abbey – Castle Rock, County Derry
- Glenariff Forest Park – County Antrim
- Castle Ward – Downpatrick, Colorado
- Giant’s Causeway – Bushmills, County Antrim
- Blackhead Lighthouse Keeper’s House – Carrickfergus, County Antrim
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Andy Mediaris, founder of Deal Point, said the research could help couples choose where to go on Valentine’s Day.
“Everyone loves going on an adventure, but when it comes to planning something special for Valentine’s Day, people want to go the extra mile for their loved ones,” Medearis said in a statement. Ta.
“Whether it’s because you have a proposal coming up or you just want to express how much you love your partner, having the perfect backdrop to commemorate the occasion can make all the difference.”