Waterford, founded by the Vikings in 914, is the oldest city in Ireland. In the past, Waterford, located on the Shur River, was the most important port in Europe, and now is Ireland's fifth largest city.
How to get to Waterford
Waterford Airport is located 9 km southeast of the city . The local airline AerArann operates daily flights from London. In addition, six flights a week from Birmingham and Manchester are carried out 6 times a week, and twice a week from Lorient (France).
The airline Slattery Sun operates flights from France, Portugal and Spain. The airport can be reached by taxi (the cost is about 17 euros).
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By bus
Bus Eireann has a daily message with Tramor (cost is 2, 5 EUR, travel time is 30 minutes), Dublin (11, 5 EUR, 3 hours), Killarney (21, 5 EUR, 4 hours 15 minutes), Dungarvan (9, 7 EUR, 50 minutes ). The bus stop is located on Merchant's Quay.
Euro Lines has daily flights to London (40 EUR, 13 hours) with stops in Cardiff and Bristol; in Tralee (40 EUR, 5 hours and 15 minutes) with stops in Killarney, Dungarvan and Cork.
Suirway operates flights to the villages of Dunmore East (3.20 EUR, 30 minutes) and Passage East (3 EUR, 30 minutes ). Flights are operated several times a day from Monday to Saturday.
By train
Daily trains to Dublin (28 EUR, 2 hours and 45 minutes) from the Plunkett railway station on the north side of the river with stops in Kilkenny (12, 5 EUR, 45 minutes) and Limerick (21, 5 EUR, 2 hours 45 minutes). Trains run several times a day from Monday to Saturday.
By ferry
The nearest port is located 53 km west of Waterford in the city of Rossavil. From Rossawil to Waterford can be reached by bus. In Rossavil, ferry boats from Fishguard and Pembroke to Wales also operate.
On auto
From Dublin to Waterford can be reached by car on the motorway M9.
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The climate in Waterford is the same as in the rest of Ireland - mild and volatile. The hottest months of the year are June, July and August with a temperature of about 19 - 21 degrees. Waterford is also one of the most "sunny" cities in Ireland. The rainiest months are from October to January. See also the current weather forecast for Waterford for the coming days.
Transport
The city can be navigated by Bus Eireann buses, the routes that connect Waterford with the suburbs (including Tramor). The second carrier, Rapid Express, operates routes to / from the city center, as well as the suburbs of Ferrybank.
Parking is available in the city center (cost 1, 2 EUR per hour), along the embankment. The taxi stands are located at the railway station "Plunkett train station" and on the street Barronstrand St. For 15 EUR per day you can rent a bicycle. Rental Point Altitude is located on 22 Ballybricken Street.
Money
Currency can be exchanged in banks, specialized exchange offices and hotels. Banks are usually open from 10:00 to 16:00. Cash can be withdrawn from the card at street machines available around the clock.
Shopping
A glass and ceramics factory is located 10 minutes walk from the city center Waterford Crystal. The factory organizes tours every 15-20 minutes (duration about 1 hour).
There is a Mother's Knee Tea Parlor and Chocolate Boutique in Tarmor where they sell chocolate, coffee and tea.
Cuisine
You can taste traditional Irish cuisine at the restaurant "47 The Bistro", located at 47 Patrick St (telephone: 051 844 774); in "Wine Vault" on the street High St. (telephone: 051 853 444). In addition to local cuisine in Waterford, you can taste French cuisine in the restaurant "Bodéga! ", Thai cuisine at Café Lucia, vegetarian at Haricot's Wholefood Restaurant.
Excursions , entertainment and attractions of Waterford
To touch the secrets and legends of the Vikings and Normans who once inhabited the land of Waterford, it is better to go on a tour of the city with a tour of the Reginalds tower and the ancient city walls. The Reginalds Tower, named after the city's founder, is the oldest city building in Ireland. Now there is a museum of the history of Waterford in the tower.
Also interesting is the Museum of Treasures (Waterford Museum of Treasures, website), located on Hanover St., which keeps thousands of archaeological finds. The Edmund Rice International Heritage Center, located on Barrack St., is dedicated to the memory of Rice.
On the outskirts of Waterford is the picturesque fishing village of Dunmore East, the resort of Ardmore, to the beaches of which the Blue Flag and the tiny marine Port Passide-East, from where you can get to U by ferry xsford.
Not far from Watfordford in Dungarvan town are not less interesting attractions: the Church of St. Mary, the city museum, the market of the XVII century, the Church of St. Garvan, the Dungarvan castle of the XII century, the town hall, the Augustinian abbey and the Norman " Mott and Bailey "- a medieval castle, a courtyard surrounded by a palisade, inside or beside a hill, crowned with a wooden fortress.
In the mountains of Comeragh is located the Mahon Falls. At the mouth of the Blackwater River you can watch birds or go fishing.
Events
Gastronomic Festival The Harvest Food festival. The parade on St. Patrick's Day Parade (March 17). The annual festival of street art Spraoi Festival, which combines theatrical, musical, circus and dance performances.