Feel like a drive beside the sea? Ireland has more than 1,800 miles of coast to explore, sprinkled with quaint and colorful fishing villages, ancient sites and no shortage of breathtaking scenery. Stunning routes include the Wild Atlantic Way and the Cliffs of Moher; The Copper Coast and its Ballyscanlon Forest and Comeragh Mountains; the Causeway Coastal Route from Belfast to Derry-Londonderry with The Gobbins cliff path walk and Giants Causeway; and the always-popular Ring of Kerry circular route from Killarney and back again through Killorglin, Cahirciveen, Waterville, Sneem and Kenmare. Immerse yourself in the coastline to a whole other degree by booking an overnight stay in an Ireland lighthouse — provided you don’t mind the climb. Options include Wicklow Lighthouse on the east coast, where 109 steps lead to cozy quarters with great views. Clare Island Lighthouse, located in Mayo in the west, has been converted to a luxury bed & breakfast inn where a six-course dinner is part of the stay. Self-catering choices in lightkeeper’s houses include St. John’s Point and Blackhead in the north, along with Fanad Head and St. John’s Point in Donegal, Galley Head in Cork and Loop Head in Clare, all located on the Wild Atlantic Way.