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Englewood

There's more than one place called Englewood:

United States of America

 * Englewood (Chicago)
 * Englewood (Colorado)
 * Englewood (Florida)
 * Englewood (New Jersey)
 * Englewood (Ohio)
 * Englewood (Tennessee)

 * Vineland (Orange County) - was previously called Englewood

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Englewood (Colorado)

Englewood is a city of 35,000 people (2019) in the Denver Area of Colorado. Englewood is a full-service city with its own, independent park, library, and public works systems, but little to draw visitors.

Get in
As part of the Denver Metro Area, Englewood is served primarily by the Denver points of entry (airport, rail, bus, etc.). Getting to Englewood (proper) requires traveling US 85 (Santa Fe Blvd.), Broadway Road, or, US 285 (Hampden Avenue). Note that many areas to the southeast use Englewood as their city designation due to postal assignments. Englewood (proper) centers around the intersection of US 285 and Broadway Road.

Englewood is served by many RTD routes, however the primary routes are Light Rail Lines C and D at Englewood Station and Oxford Station, as well as Route 0.

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Englewood (Florida)

Englewood is a city with a bustling art community, authentic beach town atmosphere, and an abundance of aquatic activities on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida. In 2020, it was home to 21,000 people.

Understand
Englewood is enclosed on three sides by the Gulf of Mexico and the larger cities of Venice and Port Charlotte, which both have more shopping and action, but the beaches aren't as nice. Englewood has the necessities including Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Publix, and Bealls.

Folklore has it that in the 1920s, a candidate for mayor promised that if elected, he would guarantee to have the US 41 run through town. Venice and Port Charlotte took off instead.

Get in
Englewood is a 30-minute drive south from Sarasota/Bradenton Regional Airport, a 60-minute drive north from Fort Myers Regional Airport , and a 75 minute drive south of Tampa International Airport.

Englewood is accessible from I-75 from exit 191 River Rd and to a lesser extent 193 Jacaranda Blvd.

Get around
You'll need to get a rental car from the airport as public transportation is nearly non-existent, and is impossible to use from town-to-town.

See
Popular entertainment includes the beach, restaurants, and a small shopping district located primarily along Dearborn Street.

Do

 * Englewood Beach

Buy

 * Lots of Florida trinket stores on Beach Road.
 * Also, historic Dearborn street has galleries, shops and restaurants.

Sleep
Englewood isn't big on hotel chains, but it offers a variety of beach resorts.

Go next

 * To the northwest is Venice, Florida and, farther away, the Sarasota/Bradenton/Anna Maria Island metropolitan area.
 * Over a causeway to the east is Port Charlotte, one of the main cities in this region of the state.

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Englewood (New Jersey)

Englewood is a city in Bergen County, New Jersey. It borders on Fort Lee and Englewood Cliffs to its east, Tenafly to its north, Teaneck to its west, and Leonia to its south. Some sections of the city are quite built-up with office buildings and businesses, but it is also home to the Flat Rock Brook nature preserve (pictured below).

Get in
 Englewood is quite close to Upper Manhattan. Only Fort Lee is between Englewood and the George Washington Bridge.

By car
Take the George Washington Bridge and follow signs for Route 4 West. There are several exits in Englewood from Route 4, including State Route 93.

By bus or jitney
Jitneys that leave from the parking slots just outside the doors of the lower level of the Port Authority George Washington Bridge Bus Station ply Route 4 through Englewood and beyond. There are also NJ Transit buses that come in from the larger Port Authority Bus Terminal on W. 41 St in Midtown Manhattan.

Get around

 * There are NJ Transit Buses that leave from Tenafly, NJ-About a 10 Minute drive-No traffic-that have routes that cut through Englewood.

Do

 * Palisades Court is in Englewood and has some great shopping.
 * Palisades Court is in Englewood and has some great shopping.

Buy

 * Marcia's Attic, 32 North Dean Street .A store with everything from cozy pajamas to juggling balls and jewelry.
 * Tapestrie Englewood, 10A South Dean Street.- A nice woman's clothing store right at downtown, with great deals.
 * Palisades Court, 39 Nathaniel Place (you can find parking at the address or here: 5 Palisades Court, or if that's not a valid address, where Palisades Ct meets Daisy Place is right by a good parking lot). Shopping plaza.
 * Tapestrie Englewood, 10A South Dean Street.- A nice woman's clothing store right at downtown, with great deals.
 * Palisades Court, 39 Nathaniel Place (you can find parking at the address or here: 5 Palisades Court, or if that's not a valid address, where Palisades Ct meets Daisy Place is right by a good parking lot). Shopping plaza.

Drink

 * Bandic Coffee, 11A W Hudson Ave. Coffee shop
 * Gong Cha, 9A E Palisade Ave. Bubble tea store.

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English Harbour

English Harbour is a town in southern Antigua.

By plane
VC Bird International Airport is approximately 15 mi away and is served by flights from the UK, US and elsewhere.

By taxi
Taxi journeys from St John's cost approx US$20 return.

Go next

 * St John's - capital
 * West Coast - some very good beaches
 * Falmouth (Antigua) - another nearby local harbour

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Englishtown

Englishtown is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

By plane

 * Old Bridge Airport and Mar Bar L Farms municipal airport are within a few miles of Englishtown, and supply short-distance flights from surrounding areas.

By car

 * County Route 527 passes through Englishtown.

By bus

 * New Jersey Transit offers bus service to Englishtown on the 139 route.

Go next

 * Allentown
 * Freehold
 * New Brunswick

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Enid

Enid is the county seat of Garfield County, Oklahoma. The population was 47,045 at the 2000 census. It is in the Red Carpet Country region of Oklahoma. Enid was founded during the opening of the Cherokee Outlet by land run in 1893 and was originally a stop along the Chisolm Trail. It has also been the home of Vance Air Force Base since 1941.

Get in
As there is no passenger train or bus service to Enid, you will have to drive, bike or walk to get there. It is located about 70 miles from Oklahoma City. There is a regional airport with connections to Dallas and Oklahoma City, but most travelers find it more convenient and economic to fly into Wichita (ICT) or Oklahoma City (OKC).

Get around
Enid Transit and a small taxi service are two methods of getting around in Enid, Oklahoma.

Buy
You may witness small businesses play a game of "musical chairs", as each week there seems to be a new business popping up somewhere in place of an older one.

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Enna

Enna is a city in central Sicily, Italy. It's about 1000 m above sea level, so be prepared for the chill winds, even in the middle of a scorching Sicilian summer.

By bus
Frequent buses run to Palermo (the main cities crossed are Gela, Caltagirone and Piazza Armerina), and Catania (more than 20 times a day), and less frequently to the nearby towns and to many other destinations in all Sicily. Although it's very close there are only 2 buses or so a day to Caltanissetta. The main bus station is 10 minutes walk from the center of Enna Alta, but more buses run from Enna Bassa (146 bus lines are available here), because university is placed there. However, these 2 terminal buses are strongly connected, and you may get one from the other thanks to many buses which run every few minutes. The local bus company, SAIS Autolinee S.p.A, which runs all urban and intercity buses in Enna, also provides some buses a week to get Rome, Toscana, or other regions in central Italy and in southern Europe.

By train
Several trains a day run to Palermo, Catania, Caltanissetta and Agrigento. However, the railway station is 5 km away well below Enna, with only hourly buses into the centre.

By plane
From Palermo, Siracusa and Aeolian Islands with Amphibious aircraft you can reach Enna Water Aerodrome at the Nicoletti Lake.

The nearest airport is in Catania at 82 km.

Palermo airport is 162 km away.

Ragusa Comiso Airport is 107 km away. Air Malta flies here from Malta, Brussels Airlines	flies seasonally from Brussels, and Ryanair	flies from Charleroi, Hahn, Milan-Malpensa, and Pisa.

Get around
There are 6 urban bus lines for getting around the city. One is between western and eastern parts of Enna Alta, crossing the city centre, other 4 are between Enna Alta and Enna Bassa, the last one is to Pergusa. City centre is not so large, and you can easy go on foot, so that you will better appreciate the beauties of the old, charming streets which compose it. Not many tourists use the car to get around, because traffic is heavy and finding a free parking may be hard during hours when offices and shops close.

See

 * Wander the attractive streets of the old town, especially Via Roma.
 * Visit the excellent Castle (Castello di Lombardia) which towers over the town and offers panoramic views over most of central Sicily. The nearby Rocca di Cerere offers more views, including back to the castle itself.Virtual Tour Castello di Lombardia
 * Visit some of the interesting museums around the old town.

Do

 * Go for a walk in the smart Belvedere Francesco Crispi, a beautiful square forbidden for cars with a precious fountain in the center, from where you can enjoy a large panoramic view.
 * Reach the top of Pisana Tower inside Lombardy Castle to admire the wonderful views on two thirds of Sicily, running from Ionio Sea in the east, Sicily Channel in the south, and green, happy hills in north and west.
 * Go to Monte quarter, nearby the municipal stadium (the exact street is Via dello Stadio) to see the unique sunset which makes Enna famous in this region; you will remain fascinated by multicolored sky and the red sun when it sets over vast hilly areas.
 * Have a coffee or an ice-cream at Café Marro, an elegant café that overlooks Piazza Vittorio Emanuele and the Belvedere, the main squares in Enna. Have a sit in the outside space, that is covered by glasses creating a very relaxing atmosphere.

Eat
Ariston (restaurant) into a gallery in the historic centre of the city 20 m from Belvedere Marconi. Typical Sicilian food and very good pizza (very friendly people) (closed on Sunday).

Drink

 * Have a relaxing coffee in the cafe overlooking Piazza Vittorio Emanuele.

Sleep
There are two hotels in Enna:

Others are available in the nearby lakeside resort of Pergusa.

Go next
Frequent buses run to the lakeside resort of Pergusa, which has several hotels.

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Enna (province)

Enna is a province in Sicily, Italy.

Cities

 * (Castrugiuvanni) — medieval town on the top of a mountain, in the middle of Sicily
 * (Chiazza) — Roman Villa del Casale with fantastic mosaics (World Heritage)
 * (Aggira) — this village isn't quite popular among tourists, but well worth visiting while you in the region
 * — a village at the shores of the only natural lake on the island

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Ennis

Ennis (Inis, "island") is the county town of County Clare in Ireland. It's a market town with several historic religious sites. It also has accommodation and other visitor amenities, and is the public transport hub for the county.

Understand
The O'Brien dynasty, descendants of Brian Boru, ruled this corner of Ireland when they weren't bossing it all. Your man himself was born at Killaloe on the Shannon and their bastion was in Limerick. In the 12th -century the O'Brien's relocated to Inis Cluana Rámhfhada, "island of the long rowing meadow" on the River Fergus. Here grew up a royal residence and a Franciscan Friary, and other religious centres were established in the lush surrounding countryside. Religious power was broken by the Dissolution, but Inis or Ennis continued to grow as a provincial capital under the Tudors. It never had walls, and in the 17th century when Catholics and other suspect minorities were forbidden to live in the walled cities, they came to live here and added to its prosperity. The 19th century saw the horrors of the Great Famine, and many left for North America, but Ennis' status was confirmed when Irish county government was overhauled. It remains a market town, with light industry and within commuting distance of Shannon Airport and Limerick city. In 2016 its population was 25,276, so it ranks about 12th among Ireland's largest towns.

Get in
Shannon Airport is 15 km south of Ennis, with many flights from the USA, UK and Europe. Major carriers are Aer Lingus and Ryanair. There's car rental at the airport, buses, or a taxi to Ennis town might cost €50.

Trains from Dublin Heuston run hourly to Limerick Colbert (2 hr), whence trains run to Ennis every couple of hours (40 min). Four or five of these continue to Galway.

(Be grateful that they scrapped the West Clare Railway in 1961. It meandered from Ennis to the coast, or failed to: see Kilkee for the story.)

Dublin Coach 300 (M7) runs hourly from Dublin Burgh Quay via Kildare, Limerick and Bunratty to Ennis, taking 3 hr 30 min. There's also a direct bus from Dublin Airport to Limerick.

Expressway Bus 51 runs hourly, daily from Cork via Mallow, Limerick, Bunratty and Shannon Airport to Ennis, continuing to Galway. The last bus out of Limerick is around 18:00. Don't take X51, which is nonstop between Limerick and Galway.

Bus Éireann 343 meanders hourly from Limerick via Cratloe, Bunratty, Sixmilebridge, Shannon town and airport, Newmarket-on-Fergus and Clarecastle to Ennis. The last bus is around 23:00.

Bus 333 runs from Kilkee via Milltown Malbay, Lahinch, Ennistymon and Corofin to Ennis, with six M-Sa and two on Sunday.

Bus 350 ambles along the coast from Galway six times every day, taking 3 hours via Kinvara, Ballyvaughan, Fanore, Lisdoonvarna, Doolin, Cliffs of Moher, Liscannor, Lahinch, Ennistymon, Corofin and Inagh to Ennis.

Local Link Bus R337 runs from Ennis to the Shannon Ferry pier at Killimer then continues to Kilrush, with 3 M-Sa and two on Sunday. It doesn't reach Kilkee.

By road from Dublin take M7 west, which bypasses Limerick to become N18 / M18, then heads north to Ennis and Galway.

is 500 m east of town centre. The railway station has no ticket office, but there are machines and toilets.

Get around
The town itself is compact and easily walked. Clare Abbey is a bit of a hike, and you need a car to reach Quin Abbey.

Taxi firms in town are AAA Taxis +353 65 68 92 999, and Ennis Taxis +353 65 68 23333.

See

 * commemorates his by-election victory here in 1828. As a Catholic he was unable to take his seat in the British Parliament. Prime Minister the Duke of Wellington (himself a Dubliner) had little time for Catholics but realised that this could provoke an uprising, so the Catholic Relief Act was passed in 1829. This Act wasn't retrospective so O'Connell had to seek re-election, which was unopposed. It was used as a model to end similar discrimination against Jews.
 * is on Turnpike Rd just south of the centre. Abe Grady emigrated from here in the 1860s to Kentucky, where he married an African-American woman freed from slavery. Their daughter was Odessa Lee, who married Cassius Clay Snr, whose son was Cassius Clay Jnr (1942-2016), the champion heavyweight boxer who took the name Muhammad Ali.
 * , the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, first opened in 1843. Construction has been in phases since, including in 1996 after fire damage.
 * , the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, first opened in 1843. Construction has been in phases since, including in 1996 after fire damage.
 * is a historic area 10 km northwest of Ennis, west of the road to Corofin. The church and "White Cross of St Tola" are from the 12th and 13th centuries, richly carved. The castle just north is from the 15th century, and houses Clare Archaeology Centre. A 3-km walking trail around the castle takes you past over 20 ancient monuments.
 * 10 km north of Ennis are a nature reserve fringing a lough with a ruined castle and other ancient sites.

Do

 * What's on? Listen to Clare FM on 95.2-96.6 MHz, or read Clare Champion, Clare Echo or Clare People.
 * Empire Movieplex Cinema is at 36 Parnell St.
 * glór on Causeway Link is an event space.
 * Gaelic games: the County GAA play Gaelic football and hurling at Cusack Park (capacity 14,864), on the riverbank east side of town centre.
 * Clare Garden Festival is a garden, plant and food market with more than 70 stalls, held at Ennis Showgrounds on the last Sunday in April.
 * Flead Nua is a traditional music festival held over 10 days in town in late May to early June.
 * Clare Food & Drink Fleadh in early October.
 * Ennis Trad Fest is held mid-November.

Buy

 * The Farmers Market is on Friday 08:00-14:00 in Roslevan Shopping Centre on Tulla Road.
 * Chapel Lane Market is on Saturday 10:00-17:00. All the stall goods are hand-crafted, hand-grown or home-baked.
 * Francis St north edge of the centre has Tesco and Aldi.

Eat

 * Lots of eating places in town centre. They include Tulsi (Indian) on Carmody St, Milano on O'Connell St, and Passatempo on Barrack St.
 * Poet's Corner Bar is within Old Ground Hotel, see Sleep. It's at 58 O'Connell St, open M-Th 11:00-23:00, F Sa 11:00-00:30, Su 12:00-23:00.
 * Town Hall Bistro is also within the hotel.
 * Town Hall Bistro is also within the hotel.

Drink

 * Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey is a single malt, still a rarity in Ireland though this one's been on the market since 1998. It's produced by Castle Brands, now part of Pernod Ricard, and they're coy about where it's actually distilled. "Somewhere in Ireland" is all the law would require.
 * Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey is a single malt, still a rarity in Ireland though this one's been on the market since 1998. It's produced by Castle Brands, now part of Pernod Ricard, and they're coy about where it's actually distilled. "Somewhere in Ireland" is all the law would require.
 * Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey is a single malt, still a rarity in Ireland though this one's been on the market since 1998. It's produced by Castle Brands, now part of Pernod Ricard, and they're coy about where it's actually distilled. "Somewhere in Ireland" is all the law would require.
 * Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey is a single malt, still a rarity in Ireland though this one's been on the market since 1998. It's produced by Castle Brands, now part of Pernod Ricard, and they're coy about where it's actually distilled. "Somewhere in Ireland" is all the law would require.

Sleep

 * Lots of small B&Bs along the main road and around the centre.
 * Auburn Lodge is a simple 3-star on Galway Road 2 km north of town.
 * Splurge at
 * Auburn Lodge is a simple 3-star on Galway Road 2 km north of town.
 * Splurge at
 * Auburn Lodge is a simple 3-star on Galway Road 2 km north of town.
 * Splurge at
 * Splurge at

Connect
As of June 2021, Ennis has 5G from all Irish carriers.

Go next

 * The coast is dramatic to the northwest around Doolin, with the Cliffs of Moher, and the strange bleak karst of The Burren.
 * Bunratty just east of the airport can feel touristy and kitsch, but it's a genuine old castle with an open-air museum.
 * Limerick is a historic city with a castle and Georgian centre, a miniature Dublin.

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Enniscorthy

Enniscorthy (Inis Córthaidh) is a town in County Wexford, with a population in 2018 of 19,381. Standing on the River Slaney, it's best known as the redoubt of the rebels of 1798 - their headquarters and last stand were on Vinegar Hill to the east of town.

Understand
The 18th century Society of United Irishmen watched France and the United States overthrow monarchy and colonialism; they sought to unite Catholics and Protestants to likewise free and reform Ireland. Rebellion broke out in May 1798 but soon collapsed, except in County Wexford - by the end of May the rebels held the entire county and proclaimed a revolutionary republic. Now it only remained to liberate the rest of Ireland. On 5 June 1798 they assaulted New Ross and captured it for a few hours, then were driven back with great slaughter. On 9 June they attacked Arklow but were repulsed by gunfire. They retreated to Wexford as government troops converged upon them. Their last stand was on Vinegar Hill in Enniscorthy on 21 June. Many then escaped through a gap in the surrounding forces, but thereafter they could only mount pinprick attacks. The Wexford rebels had been hunted down before their long-promised French support landed in Aug 1798 in County Mayo. It's become known as "The Year of the French" but the French incursion only lasted 12 days, sustaining light casualties, while their Irish supporters were cut down. Perhaps some 10,000 died in the course of the rebellion.

By train
Five trains a day run from Dublin Connolly, taking 2 hours 15 min via Dún Laoghaire, Bray, Wicklow Town, Rathdrum, Arklow and Gorey. They continue from Enniscorthy to Wexford, Rosslare Strand and Rosslare Europort the ferry terminal. A walk-up single from Dublin is €15, see Irish Rail for timetables and ticket deals.

The is 200 m north of the river bridge.

By bus
By bus there's competition on the route from Dublin. Expressway Bus 2 / X2 runs hourly from Dublin Airport and Busáras via Arklow and Gorey, taking 2 hours 30 min to Enniscorthy (adult single €17), and continuing to Wexford. Wexford Bus 740 also runs hourly from the airport, with several stops in central Dublin (but it doesn't use Busáras), Arklow bypass, Gorey and Enniscorthy, continuing to Wexford; similar times and fares.

Change at Gorey for buses to Wicklow Town, and at Wexford for the cross-country bus to Waterford, Dungarvan, Youghal, Cork, Macroom, Killarney and Tralee.

Wexford Bus 376 runs twice or thrice a day from Carlow via Enniscorthy to Wexford.

The is called Templeshannon on timetables. It's on Shannon Quay on the east riverbank.

By road
From Dublin follow N11 / M11 south along the coast. From the west, eg Cork or Waterford, follow N25 onto N30.

Get around
The town sights are within walking distance. For Ferns, use the hourly Wexford Bus 740, taking 10 min on its way to Dublin.

See

 * was the main camp of the rebels of 1798, who proclaimed the "Republic of Wexford". A month later, encircling loyalist troops moved in for the kill, and town and camp were re-captured on 21 June. This wasn't the final act as the late arrival of one encircling contingent enabled many rebels to flee through "Needham's Gap". But they were scattered, poorly armed, and could only mount pinprick guerrilla attacks. Their leaders were hunted down, and "The Year of the French" was ended by the capture of Wolfe Tone in Donegal.
 * is a village 12 km northeast along the old road to Gorey, which in the 6th century was the capital of Leinster. In 1169 King Diarmuid MacMurrough was having a scrap with the O'Connors, so he sought help from Henry II of England, a tactic akin to importing a swarm of locusts to help finish some kitchen scraps: it led to centuries of English settlement, conquest and colonisation. The castle was built circa 1220; the ruins are open May-Sept daily 10:00-17:00. At the east end of the village are St Edan's (aka Ferns Cathedral, C of I, Modern), its predecessor 13th C cathedral, St Mary's Augustinian Abbey, High Crosses, St Mogue's Cottage, St Peter's (possibly 11th C) and St Mogue's Well. St Aidan's Monastery across the village is modern.
 * was the main camp of the rebels of 1798, who proclaimed the "Republic of Wexford". A month later, encircling loyalist troops moved in for the kill, and town and camp were re-captured on 21 June. This wasn't the final act as the late arrival of one encircling contingent enabled many rebels to flee through "Needham's Gap". But they were scattered, poorly armed, and could only mount pinprick guerrilla attacks. Their leaders were hunted down, and "The Year of the French" was ended by the capture of Wolfe Tone in Donegal.
 * is a village 12 km northeast along the old road to Gorey, which in the 6th century was the capital of Leinster. In 1169 King Diarmuid MacMurrough was having a scrap with the O'Connors, so he sought help from Henry II of England, a tactic akin to importing a swarm of locusts to help finish some kitchen scraps: it led to centuries of English settlement, conquest and colonisation. The castle was built circa 1220; the ruins are open May-Sept daily 10:00-17:00. At the east end of the village are St Edan's (aka Ferns Cathedral, C of I, Modern), its predecessor 13th C cathedral, St Mary's Augustinian Abbey, High Crosses, St Mogue's Cottage, St Peter's (possibly 11th C) and St Mogue's Well. St Aidan's Monastery across the village is modern.
 * is a village 12 km northeast along the old road to Gorey, which in the 6th century was the capital of Leinster. In 1169 King Diarmuid MacMurrough was having a scrap with the O'Connors, so he sought help from Henry II of England, a tactic akin to importing a swarm of locusts to help finish some kitchen scraps: it led to centuries of English settlement, conquest and colonisation. The castle was built circa 1220; the ruins are open May-Sept daily 10:00-17:00. At the east end of the village are St Edan's (aka Ferns Cathedral, C of I, Modern), its predecessor 13th C cathedral, St Mary's Augustinian Abbey, High Crosses, St Mogue's Cottage, St Peter's (possibly 11th C) and St Mogue's Well. St Aidan's Monastery across the village is modern.

Do

 * The Athenaeum on Castle St is a 1892 building hosting theatre, concerts and events, plus a small museum.
 * Greyhound racing is on Monday and Thursday at 20:00. The stadium is on Ross Rd 300 m west of town centre.
 * is 2 km southwest of town. It's a parkland course, blue tees 6104 m, par 72, visitor round €30.
 * Strawberry Fair at the end of June marks the arrival of the local strawberry crop. The 2021 dates are TBA.
 * Blackstairs Mountains form the boundary with County Carlow, 20 km west of Enniscorthy which is the closest town on the County Wexford side. The highest is Mount Leinster at 794 m / 2605 ft, with a TV mast on top: you can stroll up the paved lane from Nine Stones car park on the Carlow side. A more interesting hike is from Ballycrystal, off R746 on the Wexford side: first ascend north to Black Rock, then head over the east top to the main summit, reckon 4 hours return.

Buy

 * Aldi and Lidl are 1 km northwest up Bellefield Rd.

Eat

 * Chang Thai is open W-Su 17:30-22:00. It's within Treacy's Hotel, see Sleep.
 * Chang Thai is open W-Su 17:30-22:00. It's within Treacy's Hotel, see Sleep.
 * Chang Thai is open W-Su 17:30-22:00. It's within Treacy's Hotel, see Sleep.

Drink

 * Jackfords potato gin is distilled at Tomnalossett south of town; no tours.
 * D Bar is within Treacy's Hotel, see Sleep. It's open F-Su until late and often caters for stag and hen parties.

Connect
As of Dec 2020, Enniscorthy has 5G from Eir and Three, and 4G from Vodafone.

Go next

 * Wexford the county town has the National Heritage Park, and Johnstown Castle with the Agricultural Museum.
 * Arklow, scene of a break-out by the 1798 rebels, has a pyramid and a philosophical conundrum by Wittgenstein.
 * Waterford, Ireland's oldest city, has Viking, medieval and Georgian heritage.

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Enniskerry

Enniskerry (Irish Áth na Sceire, "rocky ford") is a village in County Wicklow, best known for Powerscourt House, gardens and waterfall. It was created in the 1840s as a planned village for tenants of Powerscourt estate. It's also a base for exploring the Wicklow Mountains, and being within an hour's travel of central Dublin can get crowded at weekends, but suburban sprawl has been kept at bay. Enniskerry had a population of 2000 in 2022.

Get in
Dublin Bus 44 runs hourly from city centre, taking an hour via O'Connell St, Merrion Square, Dundrum Rd, Sandyford, Murphystown, Jamestown and Kilternan. South of Kilternan, you'll know you've left Dublin for Wicklow when you pass through the rugged valley of "The Scalp".

Go Ahead Bus 185 runs every 30 min between Bray, Enniskerry village and Powerscourt, taking 25 min.

is the nearest railway station, on the coast 8 km east. This has Dart trains from Dublin Connolly every 10-20 min, taking 50 min via Dún Laoghaire and Dalkey. It also has mainline trains from Dublin Connolly to Wicklow Town, Arklow, Gorey, Wexford and Rosslare, for ferries to Fishguard and Pembroke.

By road follow M11 / N11 and exit onto R117 at Kilroney Cross; follow the river valley up to Enniskerry.

Get around
Powerscourt is a short walk from the village, but you need wheels to reach the waterfall or explore Glencree.

Bus Éireann and other operators run bus tours from central Dublin to Powerscourt and various nearby scenic spots.

Alpine Cabs (+353 87 299 8836) and Furlongs Minibus (+353 86 263 1061) can take you round the area.

See

 * is a triangle at a road junction, with attractive buildings from 1840 in mock-Tudor style.
 * Glencree is a scenic valley in the mountains west of Enniskerry, which frames the view of Great Sugarloaf Mountain east towards Greystones. Across the head of the valley is a military road (now R115) from Dublin to Glendalough built to hunt down fugitives from the failed rebellion of 1798, "The Year of the French". A barracks was also built here, which later became a harsh school, then a prison camp for Germans: as prisoners of war in World War I, and as internees in World War II when Ireland was neutral. Postwar it housed German and Polish war orphans. It's now the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, opposite the German war cemetery.
 * is a pass in the mountains where the military road R115 intersects R759. Spectacular scenery here with Luggala above and Lough Tay below.
 * is a pass in the mountains where the military road R115 intersects R759. Spectacular scenery here with Luggala above and Lough Tay below.
 * is a pass in the mountains where the military road R115 intersects R759. Spectacular scenery here with Luggala above and Lough Tay below.

Do

 * Kippure stands at 757 m / 2484 ft on the Dublin—Wicklow county boundary. It has a TV transmitter and other ugly fittings at its summit, but fine views. Most Sunday strollers use the access lane from R115 on its east flank, but feel free to struggle through bog by approaching from any other direction. Hills to its west are Seefingan (723 m) and Seelin (621 m): beware the army firing ranges if you go that way.
 * Other hills that you can climb near Enniskerry include Fairy Castle, Maulin, Djouce, Luggala, Gravale, Duff Hill and Mullaghcleevaun. See Bray for Great Sugar Loaf, which is further east and detached from the main chain.
 * The Wicklow Way is a long-distance hiking trail through these hills.
 * Golf: Powerscourt GC lies north of the mansion hotel, with two championship courses, the East and the West. Lots more golf towards Bray on the coast.
 * Golf: Powerscourt GC lies north of the mansion hotel, with two championship courses, the East and the West. Lots more golf towards Bray on the coast.

Buy

 * Windsor Spar on The Square is open M-Sa 7AM-7PM, Su 8AM-7PM.
 * Arty-crafty places in the village are Corner Studio, Objects, Smock Boutique, Botanical Art Gifts and Enniskerry Antiques Gallery.

Drink

 * Enniskerry Inn just off The Square serves food daily noon-9PM and has rooms.
 * Powerscourt Distillery by the gardens makes Fercullen single malt whiskey, tours available.

Sleep

 * Fernadale House is a B&B on the village square. Check whether they're offering breakfast, or room only.
 * Powerscourt Springs 3 km south of the village is a good B&B, but doesn't live up to its price or billing as a spa or "health farm".
 * Coolakay House is a pleasant welcoming B&B 500 m further west towards the waterfall.
 * Powerscourt Springs 3 km south of the village is a good B&B, but doesn't live up to its price or billing as a spa or "health farm".
 * Coolakay House is a pleasant welcoming B&B 500 m further west towards the waterfall.

Connect
As of June 2024, Enniskerry and its approach roads have 4G from Eir and Vodafone, and 5G from Three.

Go next

 * Glendalough is an extensive complex of Early Christian and Norman religious sites, in a scenic valley.
 * Wicklow Town has a notorious jail, now a museum, and two fine botanic gardens.
 * Dublin is just over the hills to the north.

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Enniskillen

Enniskillen (Inis Ceithleann, "Ceithlenn's island") is the county town of County Fermanagh at the western edge of Northern Ireland. The town grew up on an island in the River Erne, which connects Upper and Lower Lough Erne and is navigable; boating and angling are major pastimes here. In 2021 Enniskillen had a population of about 14,000.

Understand
Time was, every British schoolchild was taught (though swiftly forgot) about the Battle of Herrings (1429) and War of Jenkins' Ear (from 1739). They never heard of the Battle of the Ford of the Biscuits (1594) though in a sense it continues to affect British and Irish identities. The northwest of Ireland was the last part to come under London control, and the Nine Years War was a Gaelic resurgence. An English column were marching to lift the siege of Enniskillen Castle, but were ambushed. They lost 56 killed, 69 wounded, wagonloads of biscuits, and their military reputation. Their losses would have been greater had the Irish pursued, instead of gorging themselves on the biscuits.

The castle fell to the besiegers and the garrison were massacred, but England in the long term prevailed. In the 17th century the Gaelic chieftains fled into exile, Derry was walled against future uprisings, and Ulster was colonised with loyal Protestant settlers. Enniskillen became a garrison town, guarding the land route between the two Erne lakes. Its castle was kept in good repair against future troubles, including Napoleonic France. By 1921 the land east of the River Erne was majority Protestant, the west was mixed. At Partition all of County Fermanagh became part of Northern Ireland, while Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan joined the nascent Republic. Enniskillen brooded over a divided community, and during the Troubles lay near the porous border. There were 11 deaths from the Troubles up to 1987, then a bomb at a Remembrance Day Parade killed 12; the last victim lay in a coma until 2000.

Industry and investment fled and has been slow to return with the peace accord. The silver lining is that there has been little industry or modern development, and the town retains its pleasant 19th-century appearance.

Get in
Goldline Express 261 runs from Belfast Europa station via Lurgan and Dungannon to Enniskillen, taking 2 hr 10 min. It runs every two hours Monday-Saturday with only two on Sunday.

Bus Éireann 30 / X30 runs from Dublin Busaras and airport via Virginia and Cavan Town, taking 2 hr 40 min to Enniskillen, and continuing to Belleek, Ballyshannon and Donegal Town. It runs daily every couple of hours. Some buses run via Belturbet.

Bus Éireann 458 runs every couple of hours daily from Ballina to Enniscrone, Sligo, Glencar, Manorhamilton, Belcoo and Enniskillen.

Ulsterbus 94 runs five times Monday-Saturday from Omagh, taking just over an hour.

Ulsterbus 95 runs from Clones via Lisnaskea, taking around an hour to Enniskillen. There are seven Monday-Friday and four Saturday.

Ulsterbus 194 (a-j) runs north every hour or so to the hospital, Ballinamallard, Irvinestown, Lisnarick and Kesh, with one bus a day continuing to Pettigo on the border.

The is on Wellington Road in town centre.

By road from Belfast take M1 onto A4, maybe 1 hour 40 min.

By road from Dublin take M3 / N3 through Cavan, becoming A509 at the border, and reckon just over two hours.

Enniskillen is on the navigable River Erne, linked by waterways to the rest of Ireland: with your own boat you could even get here from Dublin, Waterford, Limerick and Athlone. Naturally there are limits on how far you may take a hired boat.

On foot
The town is compact. If you bring a car, park up at Erneside Shopping Centre and walk in, as town centre parking is limited and short-stay.

By taxi
Rates in town (as of April 2021) are flagfall £2.30 then £1.30 a mile. They're usually waiting around the bus station and along the main street. Taxis in Northern Ireland are required to be registered. The taxis will display an additional plate on the front and rear bumpers showing vehicle info and drivers should have ID on display within the front of the taxi.

Taxis can be difficult to locate at weekends after a night out so it is recommended that you book a return taxi in advance if you need one. Most taxis will line up in The Diamond (Town Centre) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights but may be scarce towards the end of the night as the bars empty.

Taxi numbers
 * A2B Cabs:, ☏ +44 28 6632 2033.
 * County Cabs:, ☏ +44 28 6632 8888.
 * Diamond Cabs:, ☏ +44 28 6632 8484.
 * Speedia Cabs:, +44 28 6632 7327. 24hr
 * Star Taxis:, ☏ +44 28 6632 3232. 24hr

By bus
397 a-c orbits town centre every couple of hours, via Coles Hill, Drumclay (for the hospital) and Breandrum.

By train
There is no rail network connected to Enniskillen. The closest stations are Portadown in Northern Ireland (60 miles) and Sligo in the Republic of Ireland (40 miles).

See

 * Castle Island in the river adjacent has a café and regular boats are available.
 * The town centre is mostly 19th century low-rise, along a main street of multiple names. St Michael's built in 1895 is the RC parish church, facing the cathedral. The Townhall was built in 1901.
 * is a pleasant green space east side of the centre. The monument commemorates Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole (1772-1842) who served with the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsular War. Within are 108 spiral steps up to a viewing balcony: this is open Sa Su 1-3PM.
 * The town centre is mostly 19th century low-rise, along a main street of multiple names. St Michael's built in 1895 is the RC parish church, facing the cathedral. The Townhall was built in 1901.
 * is a pleasant green space east side of the centre. The monument commemorates Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole (1772-1842) who served with the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsular War. Within are 108 spiral steps up to a viewing balcony: this is open Sa Su 1-3PM.
 * is a pleasant green space east side of the centre. The monument commemorates Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole (1772-1842) who served with the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsular War. Within are 108 spiral steps up to a viewing balcony: this is open Sa Su 1-3PM.
 * at the head of Lower Lough Erne has the extensive remains of a monastery, with a fine Round Tower and three medieval churches. You reach it by ferry from Trory Jetty facing the northeast end of the island, sailing hourly 10AM-5PM: Jul Aug daily, Sep Th-M, Oct Sa Su. Otherwise join a boat trip round the lough (see operators below), these generally spend 45 min on Devenish.
 * See Belcoo for Marble Arch Caves near Florence Court, and religious sites in the village of Boho.
 * south side of Lower Lough Erne has a scenic drive and forest trails. It's open, free, 10AM to sunset.
 * See Belcoo for Marble Arch Caves near Florence Court, and religious sites in the village of Boho.
 * south side of Lower Lough Erne has a scenic drive and forest trails. It's open, free, 10AM to sunset.

Do

 * What's on? Listen to Q Radio on 101.2 / 102.1 FM or read Fermanagh Herald or Impartial Reporter.
 * Gaelic games: Fermanagh GAA play football and hurling at Brewster Park, capacity 18,000, half a mile north of town centre.
 * IMC Cinema is on Factory Road between the GAA ground and Racecourse Lough. The racecourse closed in 1906.
 * Enniskillen Golf Course is next to Castle Coole. It's an 18-hole parkland course, yellow tees 6145 yards, par 71, visitor £20.
 * There's another course at Lough Erne Resort, see Sleep.
 * There's another course at Lough Erne Resort, see Sleep.

 * Church services include those at Graan Monastery or St Gabriel's Retreat off A46 3 miles northwest of town. The priestly Order are the "Passionists" founded in 1720. The buildings are early 20th century and unremarkable so you'd only come to attend the church.
 * Boat trips putter round Lower Lough Erne and Devenish Island, daily June-Aug and weekends May and Sept, adult £10. The main operator is Erne Tours, sailing from Round O Jetty in Brook Park. Erne Water Taxi does bespoke tours for up to 8 people: they sail from the castle jetty.
 * Boat hire is available from Erne Boat Hire Ltd. The boats can take six adults, a four-hour hire is £60. They're at Regal Pass Jetty near the bus station. The boats are easy to self-drive but remember: never hug the shore, pay close regard to the map and to navigation markers, and beware the weather in the open lough: it's aligned with the prevailing breeze so the waves can get rough. Castle Archdale also hire but they're 10 miles north near Kesh.
 * Boat holidays with extended hire are available through agencies such as Waterways Holidays. You can explore the lower and upper loughs: they might jib if you head off down into the Shannon, but the navigable network reaches the length and breadth of Ireland.
 * Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett Festival is a literary festival in July.
 * Lough Erne Food Festival is at the castle and other venues in September.

Buy

 * Erneside Shopping Centre is the main mall in the town centre, by the bus station.
 * Buttermarket off Market Street is a pleasant quarter, with crafts and traditional wares.
 * Derrychara Link is the big retail park southeast off Dublin Road, with Asda (open 24 hrs midweek) and Tesco.
 * Dunnes Stores is a national retailer selling groceries, clothing and homewares.

Drink

 * Sheelin Brewery is in Bellanaleck 5 km south of town. No tours.
 * Sheelin Brewery is in Bellanaleck 5 km south of town. No tours.
 * Sheelin Brewery is in Bellanaleck 5 km south of town. No tours.
 * Sheelin Brewery is in Bellanaleck 5 km south of town. No tours.
 * Sheelin Brewery is in Bellanaleck 5 km south of town. No tours.
 * Sheelin Brewery is in Bellanaleck 5 km south of town. No tours.
 * Sheelin Brewery is in Bellanaleck 5 km south of town. No tours.
 * Sheelin Brewery is in Bellanaleck 5 km south of town. No tours.
 * Sheelin Brewery is in Bellanaleck 5 km south of town. No tours.
 * Sheelin Brewery is in Bellanaleck 5 km south of town. No tours.

Talk
As a very tourist driven town, people are generally friendly and will help you with directions and personal recommendations of where to eat and drink. The official language in Northern Ireland is English with Irish and Ulster Scots considered unofficial, or regional languages, so you will see signs in the town with all three languages. Few in the area speaks Irish or Ulster Scots in day to day life so English is the only language you need. As Fermanagh is a very rural county accents and dialects can differ considerably between those from urban areas and those from the countryside. People can have a tendency to speak quickly however generally slow down if asked or they sense you have a hard time understanding them.

Enniskillen also has a significant Eastern European population, the largest being Polish, Lithuanian and Latvian so it is common to hear these languages around the area too.

Stay safe
Enniskillen has been awarded Purple Flag status which is a UK and Irish initiative similar to the Blue Flag system seen on beaches. The Purple Flag scheme recognises excellence in the management of town and city centres at night. There is normally a small police presence around the town centre on busy nights as well as CCTV located throughout the town. there are also numerous 'Help Points' (intercom boxes which can be used in an emergency). Help Points are for emergencies only, not for public information or directions.

The county of Fermanagh is quite conservative when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues. There are practically no gay scenes in Northern Ireland outside of the main cities of Belfast and Derry/Londonderry. There have been attacks on local members of the LGBTQ+ community in the past although, as of 2022, there are plans to host the town's first Gay Pride parade.

Take extreme care if entering the waters around the town, lives have been lost due to the strong currents, usually as a result of intoxication.

Connect
As of April 2021, Enniskillen has 4G from all UK carriers. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * Belcoo on the border has limestone scenery above and below ground, with Marble Arch Caves.
 * Belleek has a famous pottery factory.
 * Omagh has the Ulster American Folk Museum.
 * Lisnaskea has the grounds of Crom Estate.
 * Belturbet and Ballyconnell in County Cavan are quiet places for boating and angling.

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Enontekiö

Enontekiö (North Sami: Eanodat, Inari Sami: Iänudâh, Swedish: Enontekis; also known as nickname the Arm of Finland (Finnish: Suomen käsivarsi)) is a large, sparsely populated municipality in the north-western arm of Finnish Lapland. The municipality includes part of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, a number of designated wilderness areas as well as all peaks of more than 1000 m in Finland, among them the highest peak Halti at 1,324 m (4,344 ft) above sea level. Enontekiö has the second lowest population density in Finland, with less than 2,000 people on more than 8,000 km² (3,000 sq mi). Wide areas lie above the tree line.

The municipality is bilingual with Finnish and Northern Sámi both having official status.

There is Polar Night Live webcam (Kaamoskamera) in the village Hetta. You can watch the winter darkness live. Of course, in summer there is midnight sun instead – no real nights until late August.

Villages

 * (Sami: Heahttá) – Hetta is the main village and administrative centre of the municipality. The names Hetta and Enontekiö are often used interchangeably.
 * (Sami: Gilbbesjávri) – The northernmost village of Enontekiö is the location of the Saana fell and a great starting point for a trip to Halti. Tripoint with Sweden and Norway in the Malla Strict Nature Reserve.
 * (Sami: Gárasavvon, Swedish: Karesuando) – A twin village laying both in Finland and Sweden. The main border crossing between Sweden and Finland in Enontekiö.

Other destinations

 * , Finland's most popular national park
 * , with Finland's highest fells, including
 * , see Kilpisjärvi
 * , see Karesuvanto
 * , see Karesuvanto
 * , see Karesuvanto

By plane
6 km west of the main village, Hetta, is the highest altitude airport in Finland. Numerous charter flights land in the winter, but there are no regular scheduled air services. The airport has no public transportation but taxi.

Kittilä Airport between Kittilä and Levi, 150 km south by road, is probably the next nearest airport within easy reach of Hetta. A bus service connects Kittilä to Hetta (see below).

Alta Airport in the northern Norwegian town of Alta is 200 km north by road. Bus connections between Alta and Hetta are possible but more complicated.

By car
Usually people arrive to Enontekiö by car, either from the south or from the neighbouring countries, Norway and Sweden. Cars can be taken on the trains from southern Finland, to Kolari or Rovaniemi, leaving "only" some 150–450 km of driving. The main roads are E8 and E4.

From Norway most people enter through the by European route E8. Further east is the on road 93 (E4) from Kautokeino to Hetta.

From Sweden the northernmost is (likewise on E4), while there are several crossings south of Enontekiö.

Cars are available for rent, if booked in advance, at most major airports, including Alta and Kittilä. There are limited rental car services in Hetta, mainly run by local entrepreneurs – if you want to rent a car in Hetta it is best to ask for details at your hotel. Demand is low, so there is no need to pre-book; journeys must conclude in Hetta.

It is possible to get someone to drive your car to where you need it. Ask at your hotel.

By train
The Finnish rail network terminates over 300 km to the south in Rovaniemi (year round) and Kolari (winter). Some of these trains have a direct coach connection all the way to Kilpisjärvi. A call taxi from Kolari to Hetta with a reduced fare (€80) is also available. Swedish trains from the south go to Luleå and Boden, and along Malmbanan to there via Kiruna from Narvik in Norway. Nowadays there are also trains from Luleå to Haparanda (by Tornio)

An overnight train allows you to have a good rest before continuing by bus or car.

By bus
To get in without car, you will need to use a coach. There are a number of routes north from Rovaniemi, including the Rovaniemi–Hetta and Rovaniemi–Kilpisjärvi services. The former connects Rovaniemi via Kittilä Airport, the ski resorts of Levi and Olos, Muonio and finally Hetta, with various stops in-between. You may need to transfer in, where E4 and E8 meet.

Matkahuolto releases bus schedules for September–May and May–August. The journey from Rovaniemi to Hetta takes around 4 hr 50 min, and the journey from Kittilä to Hetta takes around 2 hr 30 min.

From northernmost Sweden, take the bus to Karesuando and walk across the border, from the rest of Sweden, go via Haparanda.

In winter connections from Norway are cumbersome, via Sweden or via Inari.

The Swedish bus service Lanstrafiken Norrbotten Busses provides a service in Norway from Alta to Kautokeino. From Kautokeino you can take a bus across the border to Finland with Eskelisen Lapin Linjat to Hetta, but only during the summer months, June–August.

In summer there is also a service by Eskelisen Lapin Linjat between Tromsø in Norway and Rovaniemi, via Kilpisjärvi, which can be used also to reach Hetta (with quite a long wait at Palojoensuu).

There is a train taxi service to Hetta from Kolari (€80) and Muonio (€57). Call taxi from Levi (in Kittilä) to Hetta costs €250.

By bike
The Eurovelo cycling route nr 7 from Nordkapp to Malta ("Sun Route", 7,409 km) comes down trough Finnmarksvidda, passes Hetta and continues down through Sweden. There are no biking lanes or other special arrangements for bikers up here, so there is no big advantage of the Eurovelo route, but there may be more information and tips on it than on the other options – and usually there is just one road to choose from.

Distances are huge but the hills are not very steep, the roads are mostly well maintained and traffic is light. Mind your clothing: even in July average temperatures are around 10°C (50°F) in some parts of the municipality.

The coaches take bikes if there is room, so you can choose what legs to go on your own.

Get around

Practically there are three forms of transport in these parts of Finland: your own car, taxi and coach. Coaches run once or twice daily from Rovaniemi. Bikes are useful in the summer and can be taken on the bus. In the winter there is a network of snowmobile routes and snowmobile tracks.

The condition on road E8 (national road 21) in Enontekiö is sometimes challenging; there are incidents for lorries almost daily in winter, although with careful driving a normal car shouldn't have major problems.

There is a system with shared taxis by bus fare along certain routes around the municipality ("kutsutaksi"). These are primarily meant for elderly inhabitants of small villages needing to visit Hetta once in a while, but are open to anyone. They mostly drive weekly and must be requested before 18:00 the preceding evening. Check these if ordinary buses do not seem to fit and you do not want to use normal taxis. With some luck they may allow a chat giving insight in local life in quite another way than using tourist facilities.

There is also transport from the airports (still valid?).

Then of course, trekking is one of the reasons to come here. There is a lot of nature to be explored by foot, ski, bike, canoe or similar means. Snowmobiles can also be rented but using a snowmobile is restricted to waterways and marked routes, some of which require paying a fee. Riding a snowmobile the locals have more rights to access than visitors do.

See

Views and nature. The midnight sun is shining from mid-May to mid-July. Between late November and mid-January the sun does not rise at all. In winter northern lights can be seen in three nights out of four. The Kilpisjärvi village and its surroundings are a must see destination for nature admirers.

There are some easily accessible natural sights. The Iitto palsa bog en route to Kilpisjärvi is perhaps the only easily accessed such bog in Europe. There are also bird wetlands by the road. In Hetta you can borrow a coffee pot to climb the local hill and enjoy the views. Real fells will require some trekking, but some are reasonably close to the highway (have a compass, though, and note in what direction you are heading and any wetlands getting you off).

There are visitor centres for the national parks and wilderness areas in Hetta (year round) and Kilpisjärvi (in season). They give advice, have keys to some huts (which can be booked through them) and sell maps and fishing and hunting permits. They have exhibitions and films on the nature and on the Sámi culture, and also sell literature on the topics, and souvenirs, although the assortment isn't too wide.

For military history buffs, there is a partly restored German fortification by the E8, some 16 km past Karesuvanto.

Itineraries

 * E8, the highway to Tromsø, and along the Swedish border southward.
 * – an 800-km wilderness backpacking trail through Norway, Enontekiö and Sweden, passing through several national parks and mostly keeping away from settlements. The Finnish part goes through the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area, Kilpisjärvi and Malla to the tripoint. There are wilderness huts about a day's hiking apart, but the weather may turn demanding.
 * – Stuorrahanoaivi is by far the most remote of the points on the world heritage listed Struve Geodetic Arc, in the middle of Tarvantovaara Wilderness Area, about 29 km from the hamlet of Palojärvi on the Kautokeino–Hetta highway. Getting to the peak and back from major roads entails four days of hiking with daily distances of 15–20 km. You will follow footpaths much of the way, but there is no marked trail to the fell and nice weather is not guaranteed; wilderness backpacking skills and adequate equipment are needed. There are open wilderness huts halfway, at Salvasjärvi on the route from the Palojärvi side and near Syväjärvi on the route from Karesuvanto. You will probably also want to sleep in a tent near Stuorrahanoaivi.

Do

 * Hiking, cross country skiing, whitewater sports etc.
 * Käsivarsi Wilderness Area, the most popular of the wilderness areas, with large areas above the treeline and nearly all of Finland's fells of more than 1000 m height. Requires serious wilderness backpacking experience in the company
 * Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, one of the oldest, largest and most popular, with a 55-km trail from Hetta to Pallastunturi.
 * Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area, with the Pöyrisjärvi lake with sand dunes and rivers for fishing and canoeing.
 * Tarvantovaara Wilderness Area, where Yrjö Kokko at last found nesting whooper swans, when they were near extinction in the 1950s, and one of the Struve Geodetic Arc measuring points.
 * Malla Strict Nature Reserve between Kilpisjärvi and the trilateral border point with Norway and Sweden (11 km one way, 7 km sidetrip possible to the Pikku-Malla fell, a wilderness hut near the tripoint, boat transport most way in season). Leaving the marked trail inside the reserve is not allowed.
 * Skiing
 * Maintained slopes in Hetta
 * Maintained cross-country tracks in Hetta, the national park and Kilpisjärvi.
 * For ski touring off tracks the national park and any of the wilderness areas provide ample terrain. Most mountains are in Käsivarsi Wilderness Area. Make sure you know what you are doing.
 * Snowmobile and husky safaris, fishing and polar light watching trips and other programme services at most tourist businesses.

Events
St. Mary's Days is a major culture event for the Sami people, held in Hetta in late March. Hetta also hosts Hetta Music Days for a week in early April. It is the northernmost classical music festival in the European Union. A Traditional Christmas market is held in Hetta in late November or early December.

The Midsummer Games in Kilpisjärvi is a sports event that include a famous (although not very serious) skiing competition.

Buy
Shops in Hetta, Kilpisjärvi and at some other locations. Alko stores are in Hetta and Kilpisjärvi. For souvenirs, check in advance. The park visitor centres have some, but most shops have mostly kitsch, if even that. There are artists, but many work from home and sell mostly from there, on the net and in design shops elsewhere. If you are willing to buy some Sami-related stuff, always check there is a Sámi Duodji patch indicating an original handicraft.

Eat and drink
Reindeer and fish usually feature on most menus. Food is expensive in this part of Finland, so expect to see this reflected in menu prices. Quite limited options.

Sleep
There are few hotels, but quite some cottages, often by a river with fishing opportunities (check needed permits). You might have to search for these yourself. Check location, as many booking sites suggest accommodations a hundred kilometres or more from the location you searched for.

See the city and park articles for some accommodations and campsites.

For camping in the wilderness, right to access does not apply in the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, Malla Strict Nature Reserve, nor in the other nature conservation areas. It does apply in the wilderness areas.

Go next
See the neighbouring countries Sweden and Norway. Especially the road to Skibotn in Norway has incredible canyon sights.

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Enoshima

Enoshima (江ノ島) is both a small island and a small seaside town next to the island in Kanagawa prefecture Fujisawa city, to the south of Tokyo. It's a popular beach destination and, on a nice summer day, has a bit of a laid-back California surfer vibe.

By plane
From Narita Airport, Enoshima is reachable in as little as 2 hours if you're lucky to catch a Narita Express limited express train that travels to Ofuna station. If your Narita Express train terminates at Yokohama, get off one stop earlier at Musashi-Kosugi for a convenient same-platform transfer to another local train to Ofuna. From Ofuna, Enoshima is 15 minutes away on the Shonan Monorail (¥300).

The ride on the Narita Express to Ofuna costs ¥4500. The N'EX TOKYO Round Trip Ticket (¥4000) is a discount round-trip ticket available for the foreigners (the one-way version has been discontinued since Mars 2015); this same fare applies if you change trains as described above.

From Haneda Airport, airport limousine buses depart every 30–60 minutes for Ofuna and Fujisawa train stations (60–90 minutes, ¥1220 and ¥1330 respectively). From Ofuna you can go to Enoshima in 15 minutes on the Shonan Monorail (¥310). Connections from Fujisawa to Enoshima are available on the Odakyu railway (7 minutes to Katase-Enoshima, ¥160) or the Enoden tramway (11 minutes, ¥220).

Alternatively you can go to Enoshima using three trains: the Keikyu Line to Yokohama (via Kamata), the JR Tokaido Line to Ofuna, and the Shonan Monorail to Enoshima - with good connections the trip takes about an hour at a cost of ¥1060. For access closer to the island, take the Tokaido Line one more stop to Fujisawa station and change to the Odakyu railway - this takes about the same amount of time at a cost of ¥1020.

By train
You can take the private Odakyu line from Shinjuku to Fujisawa (54 minutes via kaisoku-kyūkō　(快速急行)　or 66 minutes via kyūkō (急行)), then change onto the rattling old Enoden (江ノ電) half-train/half-streetcar line to Enoshima. The Enoshima-Kamakura Free Pass (¥1,640) will get you a roundtrip from Shinjuku and unlimited use of the Enoden line for one day.

If you don't want to experience the vintage Enoden, you also have the option of taking the Odakyu all the way to Katase-Enoshima (片瀬江ノ島) station, which is the closest location to the main beaches and the island of Enoshima (70 minutes). There are not too many direct trains from Shinjuku; however, a connection at Sagami-Ono or Fujisawa is easy and convenient (you walk about 10m to the other side of the platform).

For a small extra charge you can take the all-reserved limited express "Romance Car" train direct from Shinjuku to Katase-Enoshima. The service to Enoshima is called, appropriately, Enoshima (えのしま), with some weekday services from Shinjuku also known as Home Way (ホームウェイ). Be warned that many of these trains are coupled to services bound for Hakone, which split at Sagami-Ono. There are more Romance Car trains to and from Enoshima on weekends and holidays than there are on weekdays.

The one-way fare from Shinjuku to Katase-Enoshima on the Odakyu Line is ¥1250 for the Romance Car, and ¥630 for regular services. Users of the above-mentioned free pass can upgrade to the Romance Car for ¥620 each way.

If you have a Japan Rail Pass, you can reach Fujisawa by taking a Tokaido Line from Tokyo (about 50 minutes) or a Shonan-Shinjuku line train from Shinjuku (about 50 minutes) at no charge, then pay the fee for the Enoden. A better, faster and more exciting way is to take the Tokaido or Shonan Shinjuku Line and change in Ofuna (大船) to the Shonan Monorail (湘南モノレール), one of the few hanging monorails, that will take you directly to Enoshima (湘南江ノ島) in about 20 min. As of July 2019, the monorail now accepts Suica/Pasmo/IC cards, ¥350 each way.

Passengers coming from the south can take the Yokosuka JR line to Kamakura then change to the Enoden (江ノ電) half-train/half-streetcar line that goes to Enoshima or continue 2 stops past Kamakura, changing at Ofuna to the hanging monorail noted above.

Both train stations and hanging monorail station are within 1-3  The Enoden station and hanging monorail station are 1/2 block from each other and 3 blocks of the beach and causeway leading to the island Enoshima (exit left from both stations). The Katase-Enoshima station is only one block from beach and causeway; exit right.

Get around
Buses and taxis cross the causeway to the base of the island, but often are delayed in heavy summer or weekend traffic. It's easier just to walk from the station.

There is often a small, walk-on ferry that runs back and forth between the causeway and the back of the island (near the caves). It takes 5 minutes, costs about ¥ 400 and will save approximately 45 minutes walking time making it possible to see all the sights the island has to offer in one day.

Most pathways in Enoshima the island only allow foot traffic but are easily reached on foot. There are many stairs, high slopes and hills in Enoshima but it is possible to take an escalator called Enoshima Escar just to the left of the first, red torii gate. It costs ¥ 300 to go up (but you'll need to walk downstairs to go back down), open 9:00~17:00.

Only the town and main street are wheelchair accessible, everything from the entrance to Enoshima Shrine requires walking.

See
Enoshima is blessed with the abundant beauty of nature and sea. Many of Enoshima's sights are concentrated on the island itself, in front of the beach and the modern town.

On the continent
For things to see off the island, there are fireworks in summer at the beach. Every year, about 5,000 fireworks are displayed in late July or in early August. A local radio station announcer will be hosting the display. On that day many food and drink stalls are lined up on the streets.

Do
The small island of Enoshima is attached to the mainland by a causeway and is the main tourist attraction. Two bridges - one for cars, the other for foot and bicycle traffic - provide the main access.

Tourists come to this island to walk the pathways that lead to several ancient temples, botanical garden, museums, parks, scenic overlooks, and a modern lighthouse at the top of the island. If you are not in great shape for the stairs and hills, escalators are available for a fee (and a ¥700 ticket includes fee for lighthouse elevator).

The classic view of Mt. Fuji as depicted in Japanese art can be seen from Enoshima on clear days (best season for viewing is winter). Black kites (hawks called tobi or tombi) fill the skies, squawking and diving. Nature is abundant on the island.

The island is surrounded by high sea cliffs, rocks and tidal pools. The pounding surf and rocks make swimming at the island rather suicidal but many people walk across the exposed rocks, exploring the tidal pools and crab pots. At the end of the pathways at the 'back of the island' are ancient caves to explore. One cave network contains religious object, historical photographs and an automated fire-breathing dragon. The token entrance fee includes quaint, candle lanterns carried to light up darker portions of the cave.

The main pathways lead to all the places of interest and go over the top of the island to the backside. Be warned that it can be a steep hard walk (especially in summer heat) for some and (apart from the boat service) the only way is by foot. The boat service leaves from the back of the island (near the caves and rock pools). The boat is manned by an old fishermen who manually operates the rudder. This quirky boat service operates at various times, with regular pick up services during the busy summer months (every 15 minutes) to no service or a completely unreliable service during low season or inclement weather.

There are plentiful services (cafes, restrooms, vending machines, etc.) throughout the island.

During summer the mainland and beach areas of Enoshima city is all about sea sports; particularly surfing, sailing and jet boating. The surf here isn't great by most standards, but during Summer it is the place to be seen for the trendy younger crowd as it is conveniently close to Tokyo, providing an excuse for tens of thousands of funky Japanese to strut around with bleached hair and chocolate-bronze skin.

Summer starts 1 July and finishes end of August at area beaches. During this season there are dozens of beach huts serving a range of average food at average prices. However, they make a great escape from the heat and a good places to appreciate the view. They also offer showers, locker and beach equipment rentals.

During summer the sand can get very dirty with 'gomi' (garbage) littering the beach.

During other months, the Enoshima beaches become much quieter, cleaner and peaceful.

Enoshima has a big yacht harbor. Many cruisers are docked there and many university clubs have their boats moored at this spot. However, there are no boat rentals from this location although jet ski rentals are possible with the Japanese recreation craft license.

Buy
The street that leads from the Enoden and Monorail Station (just take a left as you walk out of the Enoden station) to the beach has souvenir shops and surfer accessories shops. In the same street you will find a Natural Lawson convenience store.

The street on the island that leads up to the shrine has also the typical souvenir shops including a post office and ice cream shops, but the real specialities can be found right when you leave the bridge: grilled and fresh seafood in every variation is sold there. It's a bit like the Tokyo fishmarket in small if you look at all those creatures that can apparently be eaten.

Eat
Many visitors come to Enoshima to eat seafood. One of the famous dishes is called shirasu-don(small raw fish on a bowl of rice). The turban shell, or sazae, is also popular. Reasonably priced (by Japan/Tokyo/beachfront standards) meals are readily available at the many beach houses in the summer, but these places are disassembled promptly at the beginning of September.

The area also has purple soft-serve ice cream (often sweet potato or sakura-flavored), and there are dozens of different soft-serve flavors you'll never see in the United States among the many different shops on the island.

On the island itself there are several restaurants with breathtaking views.
 * Lon Cafe is a quaint, modern cafe located at the top of the island inside the tower's park. They serve delicious, melt in your mouth French toast. The patio gets a nice breeze off the water and both it and the floor-to-ceiling windows have good views. Tel: 0466-28-3636
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Drink
Enjoy a "cold one" during the summer months of July and August at one of the many beach houses that pop-up on the area beaches. During heat of the day you can quench your thirst with a very good and cool drink from these beach houses which are plentiful. You can also bring drinks to the beach from one of several convenience stores (known as Konbinis) nearby. In this area, many of the beach houses close at sunset, but you can still enjoy Enoshima by walking along the beach or going to one of the many good bars and restaurants across from the beach, too.

Sleep
Enoshima is an easy day trip from the Tokyo/Yokohama area, but an assortment of hotels are available in the beach area.

In Japan there are hotels for couples, called "Love Hotels", so you need some courage to get in there by yourself. There are many of these in the area:
 * Hotel Chapel Christmas 3-24-6 Katasekaigan, Fujisawa City.(5 minutes walk from Katase Enoshima station)  It's really cheap and there's a cute statue of Santa Claus so it is easy to find. One room Stay with 2 people ¥8,000 on weekday, ¥13,000 on Weekends. Tel: 0466-26-5902.

Go next

 * Kamakura, at the other end of the Enoden line, is a popular temple town and easily visited on the same day trip.
 * Fujisawa
 * Zushi
 * Hayama
 * Yokosuka
 * Chigasaki
 * Oiso
 * Hiratsuka
 * Samukawa

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Enping

Enping (恩平; Ēnpíng) is a county-level city in Guangdong Province. It is part of the administration of Jiangmen city.

Climate
It's long in summer and warm in winter in Guangdong province. Because Guangdong lies in the low latitude area and faces the South China Sea, it's tropical and subtropical climates. The average temperature of spring is about 20°C; summer is 28°C; autumn is 25°C; winter is 12°C. There are many typhoons in summer and autumn. Every April and September is the rainy seasons. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for traveling.

Get in
A railway station on the east of Enping was opened in July 2018, serving trains to and from Guangzhou South Railway Station.

You can get there by taking a bus in Fangcun village bus station or Enping bus stop.

Talk
The language of Enping is a variant of Cantonese known as Enpingnese (99% similar to the local language of Taishan so the outside world categorizes it as Taishanese), which is only marginally mutually intelligible with standard Cantonese. However, as Cantonese is the lingua franca of Guangdong province, most locals will be able to speak and understand standard Cantonese. Mandarin is the primary language of instruction in all schools so most younger individuals would also be reasonably fluent in it.

Do
Enping is the self-proclaimed hot spring capital of China.

 * Didu (帝都) hot spring resort is in Liangxi town of Enping city. The temperature of water is over 80℃ on average all year. There are as many as 300 outdoors springs. The water contains 48 mineral elements.

Go next

 * 30 minutes east will bring you to the neighboring town of Kaiping and its historic diaolous.
 * 45 minutes east is the town of Taishan.
 * The closest major city (over 1 million population) is Yangjiang, the knife manufacturing capital of China.
 * Jiangmen, the administration capital of the area, is 1½ hour to the west with an Intercity Rail station. There you can catch fast trains to either Zhuhai or Guangzhou and the cities in between.

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Enschede

Enschede is a city in the Netherlands. It is the largest city of the Twente region (a former center of textile industry), and also of the Overijssel province. Enschede was designated the greenest town in the Netherlands in 2003.

Understand
On May 13, 2000, a fireworks storage in Enschede exploded, destroying an entire neighborhood and killing 23 people, including 4 firemen. This catastrophe is known in the Netherlands as the Vuurwerkramp, Dutch for fireworks disaster. Since this event, the city has undergone a major reconstruction process. After the fall of the textile industry, Enschede strives to become a center of business, innovation and technology through the Business and Science park next to the University of Twente.

As a city famous for being "destroyed and reconstructed" many times, Enschede does not offer much in terms of historical attractions. However, the city has nice displays of contemporary Dutch architecture, particularly in the Roombeek neighborhood and at University of Twente, and its nightlife, cultural vibrancy and shopping options are quite developed for a city of its size.

Talk
Official language is Dutch. Almost all understand English. Since Enschede is close to Germany, there are more tourist information brochures in German than English.

By train
From elsewhere in the Netherlands, Enschede is easily accessible by train from all major Dutch cities, and can be reached from smaller cities with at most one or two transfers. The journey time from Amsterdam is approximately two hours. An excellent (train only) travel planner is available at Nationale Spoorwegen. Hourly intercity trains from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, The Hague and Zwolle terminate at. If you need to use a connecting bus or ferry from within the Netherlands, use 9292.

From Germany, direct trains (ending in Enschede railway station) are available from Gronau, Dortmund, and Münster. From Münster, it takes 1 hr 20 min by hourly regional train to Enschede. To reach Enschede from Berlin, a stopover is available in Hengelo (a small city about 10 minutes by train from Enschede). Further guidance is available at Die Bahn.

By bus
KLM provides free bus transfer for travellers arriving or departing on KLM flights from Amsterdam Schiphol airport. The bus leaves Amsterdam Schiphol twice a day, at 09:05 and 21:00. The entire ride takes 3 hours.

Flixbus provides bus service from major cities Netherlands and Germany to Enschede. Buses stop at Enschede train station and University of Twente.

By car
There is a large parking lot underneath the market square in the centre of the city, the H.J. van Heekplein, which provides approximately 2000 parking spaces for visitors arriving by car.

There is a cheaper park-and-ride solution available at the expanded P+R Zuiderval. Frequent buses travel from here directly to the city center (approximately 5 minutes by bus). This is especially useful if you are arriving in Enschede via the highway, as the lot is just off the highway exit.

Get around
Enschede is a city best explored by bicycle, on foot or by public transportation. Parking spaces can be difficult to find and there are often traffic jams, especially during rush hour. The city center is also closed to motorized vehicles.

Buses in Enschede do not accept cash. Payment by debit or credit cards are required.

Do

 * Enjoy the art in the many galleries in town.
 * Take a guided tour through the nature parks surrounding Enschede or purchase a map with walking/cycling routes
 * Football:

Learn
International Institute for Geo-Information and Earth Observation (known as ITC) is the most known educational/training center in Geoghraphic Information System and Remote Sensing. Also located here is the University of Twente. Other educational institutes include Saxion Hogeschool and many schools for children. More information at (http://cms3.enschede.nl/)

Buy

Enschede wishes to profile itself as the place to be in the eastern Netherlands when it concerns shopping. The large square, the Van Heeksplein, has been modernised and been made the 'shopping-centre' of the city. Large stores such as V&D and Primark are there, as are many clothing stores such as H&M, WE and C&A. Many other shops can be found throughout the city centre. Every Thursday shops are opened until 21:00 instead of 18:00. In addition, shops are allowed to open every first Sunday of the month.

On Tuesdays and Saturdays from 08:00 to 17:00, there is a large at the Van Heekplein, which attracts quite a lot of Germans, as well as the locals of course. It offers bakeries, seafood, produce, cheese, clothing, takeout and other vendors.

Eat
Lots of bars and restaurants are located at the Oude Markt. The first weekend of September this square is the stage of the 'Proefeet', an event on which restaurants sell small samples of their best food in order to win a grand prize.

Drink
As Enschede has a university and is the second largest town in the eastern Netherlands it has a fair number of bars and cafes. The Oude Markt is the location of many bars and bistros which have large terraces, making it the perfect location for a drink on a warm summer night. The oldest pub in Enschede is Het Bolwerk, in the Bolwerkstraat, where one can drink a wide variety of beers and spirits, with the shocking exception of the Enschede-brewed Grolsch.

While the hipper crowds turn to places like Aspen Valley and Central Park, the alternative scene spends their Saturday night in Atak, where one can see a wide variety of customers from hippies to gothics to hard-core-metal-lovers. The student associations also have their own pub in de Pakkerij, like the largest student association of Enschede, AEGEE-Enschede which is often also open to visits from AEGEE students visiting from other European student cities.

Connect
As of July 2022, Enschede has 4G from KPN and Vodafone, and 5G from T-Mobile.

The city provides free WiFi network "Enschede_Stad_Van_Nu" at the Oude Markt, the Van Heekplein, the Langestraat and on University of Twente campus.

Go next
Enschede is a city surrounded by nature. It is a good base for walking, cycling or horse riding trips.

Netherlands

 * Deventer, a city 62 km from Enschede, has a charming medieval city center
 * Dinkelland is a municipality containing the picturesque town of Ootmarsum and the medieval monastery Het Stift
 * Tubbergen is a municipality that contains the nature reserve Het Springendaal, which is particularly beautiful during the autumn
 * Hof van Twente is a municipality known for its castles and mansions, the most famous being Castle Twickel, in the village of Delden
 * Oldenzaal is a city that annually celebrates most famous Carnival from Twente

Germany

 * Münster, a city 68 km from Enschede, has various historical buildings and a large student population
 * Bad Bentheim is a town equally famous for its medieval castle and its hot springs
 * Tecklenburg, 78 km from Enschede, is a charming and picturesque town in the hills. Difficult to get in without a car

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Ensenada

Ensenada (Spanish: Ensenada De Todos Santos) is the city seat of the largest municipality in Baja California, Mexico on the Pacific Coast south of Tijuana. It is locally referred to as La Bella Cenicienta del Pacífico (Spanish:The Beautiful Cinderella of the Pacific). It is a popular weekend destination for people in southern California and is a busy cruise ship port, visited by many of the cruise lines that operate "Mexican Riviera" cruises out of Long Beach (and other ports).

Understand
In the Bahía de Todos Santos — an inlet of the Pacific Ocean — Ensenada is an important commercial and fishing port as well as a cruise ship port of call. There is also a navy base, an army base and a military airfield.

The city is backed by small mountain ranges. Due to its location on the Pacific Ocean and Mediterranean latitude, the weather tends to be mild year-round. Although the winter rainy season is short and the area is prone to prolonged droughts, Ensenada sits in the heart of a wine country that is widely regarded as the best in Mexico and the Americas with the Napa Valley in California. It is said that the first vitis vinifera made it to the peninsula (specifically to the San Ignacio Mission) in 1703, when Jesuit Padre Juan de Ugarte planted the first vineyards there.

Ensenada is the only deep-water port in the state of Baja California and is part of standard shipping routes that directly link it with the Mexican cities of La Paz, Manzanillo, Mazatlán, Acapulco and Lázaro Cárdenas, and with the U.S. cities of San Diego, Long Beach and Los Angeles, the Guatemalan city of Puerto Quetzal, the Chilean city of Valparaíso, the Japanese city of Yokohama and Hong Kong.

Ensenada has been recognized for its gastronomy and is on the list of UNESCO Creative Cities for its cuisine. Locally sourced fruits and vegetables combined with sustainably harvested seafood and local vineyards are hallmarks of the city's progressive dining scene.

Climate
Ensenada boasts overall very pleasant weather with the sea bringing cold air in hot days and not much cold on the winters. It is also very fickle and you are advised to bring a sweater and pants along with your shorts and shirts.

Ensenada has a dry Mediterranean climate. Precipitation is scarce and is concentrated in the coldest months, from November to February, in which the average temperature is 13 °C and rarely reaches frost. On the other hand, the warmest months, from June to September, are also the driest, and have an average temperature of 22 °C. The end of summer and the beginning of autumn is commonly the warmest time in the city. The Santa Ana winds are responsible for raising temperatures at any time of the year, when the wind direction changes and brings warm air from the interior to the coast. It is in these months that the highest temperatures occur most frequently (between 25 and 30 °C usually).

By bus
Take the bus from Tijuana. The ride is about 2 hours and ticket prices start at M$60 (US$3). ABC operates most buses on this route but ACN operates at least one bus daily and shuttle services and combis are also available.

By car
Drive' across the border from San Ysidro. Go in the morning and you will be going the opposite direction of the nightmare traffic trying to get into the U.S.. Once in Tijuana, follow the signs to Rosarito and Ensenada on route 1. There will be three toll stops en route to Ensenada. These tolls cost M$31, less than US$2, each. You can pay with US dollars or pesos, but no mixed currency. The scenic highway ("carretera escenica") is well maintained and is an enjoyable ride along the beautiful Baja coastline. If you go in spring and early summer, the wildflowers on the hillsides are gorgeous. The ride from Tijuana to Ensenada takes 1-1½ hours. Stop in Puerto Nuevo for a Mexican lobster dinner. There are many rest areas and vista points along the way. AAA and other travel magazines recommend that you only drive in Mexico during the day for safety reasons. The toll road (scenic highway) is somewhat winding compared to divided highways in the United States or Europe, but a great improvement over two-lane roads south of Ensenada.

By bike
Coming from the US, if you want to avoid Tijuana's heavy traffic, you can try biking in from Tecate. As one blogger somewhere suggested, go on a Sunday, there's the fewest cars on the road. The blogger also noted that highway 1 has no shoulder and high motor vehicle traffic. The toll road, 1d, has a shoulder and little traffic, but bikes aren't allowed, so a police officer might tell you to get off at the next exit. Somewhere on the internet, it is also noted that there are hundreds of crosses on Highway 1 representing people who died on that road.

By boat
Cruise ships: Ensenada has become a regular stop for several lines of cruise ships since the 1980s. Although this is certainly the most expensive means to travel to Ensenada, it is also most enjoyable.

Get around

 * By foot Most of Ensenada's downtown tourist attractions can be accessed by foot. Others, like La Bufadora and Wineries are too far away to walk to, but tours will take you there for a fee. If your espanol is "malo" you could take local buses inexpensively out and back to La Bufadora.
 * By bicycle Most of the Boulevard Costero and the scenic highway can be traveled by bike. Take precautions for the scenic highway north of Costero is a freeway and trucks and cars travel at high speeds. Ensenada's South is not very bike friendly. Bloggers typically note that drivers give each other less room in the US, but are more courteous (e.g., sharing right of way, no road rage, etc).  There is safety gear you shouldn't need, but pretty much everywhere in North America, you do anyway.  The driver will be wrong, but you could be dead.  So add visibility:  - Get a high-visibility shirt,  - a "safety wing" that puts a reflector 1 foot to the left of your bicycle (and folds in if it is hit), and  - a slow-moving vehicle triangle.
 * By car The city is easy to navigate by car and parking is free and available everywhere. On highways, the left lane is just for passing and local drivers will tailgate you if you coast on the left lane. You can rent a car at the Rosarito Hotel.
 * Taxis and buses Radio taxis are available and will take you anywhere. Route taxis and buses serve mostly suburban routes and are not very useful for tourists, although are very cheap (US$0.75, M$8).

See

 * Baja Wineries More than 100 wineries are just outside Ensenada in the Valle de Guadalupe. A second area of wineries is about an hour south at Santo Tomas. The Valle de Guadalupe wineries are located along Highway 3 toward Tecate. Most offer tours and tastings, however some wineries require that you make an appointment in advance. Several tour operators in Ensenada offer day trips to the wineries. Some wineries have tasting rooms in Ensenada.
 * Baja Wineries More than 100 wineries are just outside Ensenada in the Valle de Guadalupe. A second area of wineries is about an hour south at Santo Tomas. The Valle de Guadalupe wineries are located along Highway 3 toward Tecate. Most offer tours and tastings, however some wineries require that you make an appointment in advance. Several tour operators in Ensenada offer day trips to the wineries. Some wineries have tasting rooms in Ensenada.
 * Baja Wineries More than 100 wineries are just outside Ensenada in the Valle de Guadalupe. A second area of wineries is about an hour south at Santo Tomas. The Valle de Guadalupe wineries are located along Highway 3 toward Tecate. Most offer tours and tastings, however some wineries require that you make an appointment in advance. Several tour operators in Ensenada offer day trips to the wineries. Some wineries have tasting rooms in Ensenada.
 * Baja Wineries More than 100 wineries are just outside Ensenada in the Valle de Guadalupe. A second area of wineries is about an hour south at Santo Tomas. The Valle de Guadalupe wineries are located along Highway 3 toward Tecate. Most offer tours and tastings, however some wineries require that you make an appointment in advance. Several tour operators in Ensenada offer day trips to the wineries. Some wineries have tasting rooms in Ensenada.

Do
The greatest experiences in Ensenada involve going out early to Bufadora, having ceviche at 1st street, drink at Hussong's, then go to a beach and end back in a club or bar. All of these require independent transportation so it would be wise to rent a car, and have a designated driver.

Hiking, nature and off-road
Hiking can be done on the nearby Canon de Dona Petra, and on the nearby Laguna Hanson. Arrangements with local eco tour companies are needed.

Sleep

 * Playa Saldamando Trailer and campground located 13 km (8 miles) north of Ensenada. Over one mile of coastal property, all fenced and gated to enhance security. Employees are on the property 24 hours/7 days a week providing friendly service. Campsites available on the beach and on the cliffs above. All sites have beautiful ocean views. Large sites available to accommodate large groups. Clean, maintained camping areas and our clean restrooms with flushing toilets and showers.
 * Hostel Sauzal feels like more of a bed and breakfast than a hostel with a gracious host, and a sweeping ocean view from the huge flower garden. Just north of Ensenada in El Sauzal, US$15/night. Don't come here expecting a party. Do come here to relax and recharge.
 * Hostel Sauzal feels like more of a bed and breakfast than a hostel with a gracious host, and a sweeping ocean view from the huge flower garden. Just north of Ensenada in El Sauzal, US$15/night. Don't come here expecting a party. Do come here to relax and recharge.
 * Hostel Sauzal feels like more of a bed and breakfast than a hostel with a gracious host, and a sweeping ocean view from the huge flower garden. Just north of Ensenada in El Sauzal, US$15/night. Don't come here expecting a party. Do come here to relax and recharge.
 * Hostel Sauzal feels like more of a bed and breakfast than a hostel with a gracious host, and a sweeping ocean view from the huge flower garden. Just north of Ensenada in El Sauzal, US$15/night. Don't come here expecting a party. Do come here to relax and recharge.

Go next
The nearby cities of Tijuana, Tecate and Rosarito can be easily visited as a day trip.

The wineries and restaurants that blanket Valle de Guadalupe are highly recommended destinations.

More than a hundred miles into the Pacific Ocean is Guadalupe Island, a desert island. It is a next-to-impossible destination: the closest most people get to the island is a great white shark diving expedition which is based in Ensenada.

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