![]() With a jagged, vast coastline, towering sea stacks and off-the-radar islands, County Mayo offers beach settings that are framed by spectacular backdrops. Planning tip: Travel in the off-season (November to Easter) for the best chance to catch Inishowen’s famous Northern Lights (or Aurora Borealis) stenciled onto a dark sky.Ĭounty Mayo's jaw-dropping sea stacks tower over the crashing waves below © Bruno Biancardi / Getty Images 2. The route passes one beauty spot after another, like Five Finger Strand (which has hazardous swimming conditions) and Knockamany, before arriving at the top of the world at Banba’s Crown on Malin Head. Before weaving on towards Tullagh Strand, there’s a wonderful detour to Glenevin Waterfall. It’s a narrow, curving road that snakes through the Urris Hills with spectacular coastal views. Start the drive north by navigating the easterly contours of Lough Swilly before moving inland from Fort Dunree to discover a highlight, Mamore Gap. It’s one of the best places to visit in Ireland for a weekend, as it’s easily navigated over a couple of days. Inishowen has a hundred-mile sign-posted loop trail that covers the major attractions around the peninsula from any starting point. This is the final slice (or trailhead) of the magnificent Wild Atlantic Way, a coastal odyssey that connects this most northerly tip of Ireland to the south along the western seaboard. Taste the world-famous Irish drink at Guinness Storehouse, enjoy the sights on Big Bus Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, or discover Dublinʼs oldest building, Christ Church Cathedral - the choice is yours! 1. Or how about some fishing, golfing, or watersports? Below are some of the main questions visitors to Connemara ask.Choose 3, 4, 5, or 7 top Dublin attractions and enjoy great savings with Go City. What better way to admire the scenery and take in the fresh country air than enjoying some horse riding, cycling in Connemara or hiking in the Twelve Bens mountains of Connemara. You really get the feel that Mother Nature is ‘at home’ in Connemara and with such a beautiful unspoilt landscape, it’s no wonder that it’s a playground for outdoor activities. You’ll know you’re in Connemara when you enter a vast beautiful bogland, but as you drive along you’ll notice how the landscape becomes a mixture of rivers, lakes, woodlands, rich meadowlands, rugged hills, dramatic mountains and as you near the coast you’ll stumble across a stunning unpolluted coastline of sandy beaches and blue waters. With a car you can stop where and when you want and really get off the beaten track. Probably the best way to explore Connemara is by car. This route is also known as the Connemara Loop – a 45km breathtaking drive of ever-changing landscape and scenery. Another popular route to take is the coastal route or the R336 from Galway city. Just take the N59 from Galway city to Clifden town and you’ll drive right through the heart of Connemara countryside. On the north side of Connemara is Killary Harbour, the south side Galway Bay and the west side the Atlantic Ocean. ![]() ![]() Connemara is considered to be the land west of Lough Corrib. ![]() The distinct region of Connemara can be found in the north west corner of County Galway. It’s located in the north west corner of County Galway and is an area of desolate beauty, incredible scenery and some interesting attractions, which combine to make Connemara a really beautiful place and a place close to the hearts of Irish people and visitors alike. Oscar Wilde described Connemara as a savage beauty and they say when you visit Connemara you “experience the real beauty of Ireland”. Book Now Discover the ‘savage beauty’ of Connemara ![]()
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