County Antrim. In Northern Ireland, County Antrim is arguably the most beautiful county in the country. County Antrim is a microcosm of the entire country, as within its long boundaries you can find cities, towns, villages, national parks, waterfalls, forests and coastal scenery.

"Prettiest" is subjective, but the Wild Atlantic Way on the west coast is almost universally cited as the most stunning part of Ireland. Specifically, County Kerry holds the "Ring of Kerry" and the Dingle Peninsula, which offer a perfect mix of jagged cliffs, emerald-green mountains, and quaint seaside villages like Dingle and Killarney. Further north, County Clare features the world-famous Cliffs of Moher, where 700-foot precipices drop into the crashing Atlantic. For those who prefer a more rugged, desolate beauty, the Connemara region in County Galway is unmatched, with its peat bogs, dark lakes, and the majestic Twelve Bens mountain range. If you want "fairytale" prettiness, County Wicklow (the "Garden of Ireland") offers Glendalough’s ancient monastic ruins set in a deep glacial valley. Ultimately, if you only have time for one region, the Dingle Peninsula provides the most concentrated "classic" Irish scenery within a short driving distance.