点评:Howth, a charming place near Dublin in Ireland, can truly surprise you with its unexpectedly vibrant atmosphere. I visited in April 2026 and was absolutely amazed by the rich, colorful nature - blossoming flowers and trees, palm trees, grassy hills, and simply marvelous seaside views.
The extensive heathland and cliff walks, with sweeping views over Dublin Bay, completely took my breath away. We were lucky to have beautiful, sunny, and warm weather - though it was quite windy, especially up on the hills when we walked toward the lighthouse. Still, it was absolutely worth it.
At times, I had the strong impression that I had traveled to the Canary Islands rather than Ireland. The small bays with stony beaches, surrounded by high, wooded hills, strongly reminded me of Dubrovnik, Croatia. And the sea - shifting colors from cerulean to bright blue and then deep navy - was mesmerizing. The bushes covered in beautiful yellow flowers, along with tulips in delicate shades of white, yellow, deep red, and even nearly black, made the scenery feel almost unreal.
Howth Castle also deserves a special mention. It belonged to the St. Lawrence family and their relatives from the 12th century until 2019. The castle is partly in ruins, which only adds to its charm. Spending time in the shadow of its walls creates an incredibly authentic atmosphere, making it easy to imagine the days when noble knights and ladies lived there. Since it’s also a popular filming location, we even saw a film crew at work - it was fun to chat with them for a moment.
翻译:霍斯(Howth)是爱尔兰都柏林附近一个迷人的小镇,它那意想不到的活力氛围一定会让你惊喜不已。我于2026年4月到访此地,被这里丰富多彩的自然风光深深震撼——繁花似锦、绿树成荫,棕榈摇曳,青翠的山丘绵延起伏,还有令人叹为观止的海滨景色。
广袤的荒原和悬崖步道,以及俯瞰都柏林湾的壮丽景色,都让我叹为观止。我们很幸运地遇到了阳光明媚、温暖宜人的天气——虽然风很大,尤其是在我们前往灯塔的山坡上。但即便如此,这趟旅程也绝对值得。
有时,我甚至感觉自己仿佛置身于加那利群岛,而非爱尔兰。那些被高耸茂密的山丘环绕、拥有鹅卵石海滩的小海湾,让我不禁想起克罗地亚的杜布罗夫尼克。而大海——从蔚蓝到湛蓝,再到深邃的藏青色,变幻莫测的色彩令人着迷。灌木丛上开满了美丽的黄色花朵,郁金香则呈现出柔和的白色、黄色、深红色,甚至近乎黑色,美得令人难以置信。
霍斯城堡也值得一提。从12世纪到2019年,它一直属于圣劳伦斯家族及其亲属。城堡部分已成废墟,但这反而增添了它的魅力。在城墙的荫蔽下漫步,仿佛置身于昔日高贵骑士和贵妇们居住的时代,令人身临其境。由于这里也是热门的影视拍摄地,我们甚至还遇到了正在拍摄的剧组——和他们聊了一会儿也挺有意思的。