Seaside Irish town included in 2024 world's underrated destinations list

The seaside town of Bray in Ireland has been named as one of the world's most underrated travel destinations . This is the second time the Irish town has been included in the list, put together by the renowned publication Time Out.

Bray was also included in the publication's list in 2023 and was praised for its diverse range of things to do as well as places to eat and drink. This year, Bray took the number 24 spot on the list, just about making it on.

Bray is located just south of Dublin in Co Wicklow and is easily reached by the city center. Tourists can take the DART train from Connolly Station, Tara Street Station, and Pearse Street Station.

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The town is famous for its cliff walk, its scenic seafront, and its many pubs. There is also a popular aquarium here that many Dubliners travel to visit.

Time Out contributor Stephen Emms explained why Bray is such a hit with visitors. "It was the arrival of the railway in 1854 that made Bray, just twelve miles south of Dublin, so popular it became known as the Brighton of Ireland," he wrote.

"After years of decline, its mile-long Victorian seafront now buzzes with cafés and restaurants. Stroll from the harbour along the esplanade to the 800-foot high Bray Head, worth the hour’s climb for panoramic views from its rocky summit."

He added: "Refuel at Butler & Barry on the beach, before a Guinness at ace local institution the Harbour Bar."

Bray was beat out by some tough competition on this year's list. Taking the top spot is Filandia in Colombia.

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Following that in second place is Southern Tunisia and then São Sebastião in third place. Fourth and fifth place went to Côn Đảo in Vietnam and Prince Edward Island in Canada, respectively.

The rest of the top ten of the list was made up of Sibiu in Romania, Tasmania in Australia, Cochamó Valley in Chile, Newcastle in Australia, and Bentonville in Arkansas, USA.

The full list can be viewed here .

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