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Quiz: How well do you know these popular holiday destinations?

The sun. Remember that?
9.02pm, 5 Feb 2026
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BEEN DREAMING OF getting away to the sun? 

Us too. 

To help cure some of those weather blues, we are testing your knowledge of some of the most popular holiday destinations for Irish people.

How well do you know them?

The Canary Islands are popular for winter sun. Which island is the largest?
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Lanzarote
Gran Canaria

Tenerife
Fuerteventura
Many people when seeking out a sunny holiday look for beautiful coastlines. Which European country has the longest coastline?
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Norway
Sweden

Spain
Croatia
Lisbon is one of the world's oldest cities, it's also home to the world's oldest..?
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Church
Vineyard

Bookshop
Gallery
Sunny Nice often tempts Irish travellers with a break away. The city is home to over 300 public fountains
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True
False
References to mythology can be found all over Greece. Who was the queen of the Olympic gods?
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Hera
Aphrodite

Athena
Artemis
If you're looking for sun further afield, the Caribbean is popular. To the nearest thousand, how many islands are there?
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4,000
5,000

6,000
7,000
History buffs may fancy a trip to Rome. What animal is the city's mascot?
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Lion
Tiger

Moose
Wolf
Europe is full of some of the world's most impressive churches. Which is the biggest?
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Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

Notre Dame, Paris
Saint Charles Church, Vienna
Sorrento is known for its vibrant food and drink, but what is the city's signature alcoholic beverage?
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Rum
Limoncello

Aperol
White wine
Fans of which major TV show might go to Croatia to see some of its settings?
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Killing Eve
Slow Horses

Game of Thrones
The Night Manager
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