Aran Islands Day Trip from Galway — Inis Mór Ferry
Galway, Ireland
About This Activity
Ferries depart from Rossaveel (37km west of Galway) to Inis Mór, the largest of the three limestone Aran Islands. Once ashore at Kilronan village, hire a bike or minibus to reach Dún Aonghasa, a prehistoric stone fort perched 100 meters above the Atlantic. The island's landscape of criss-crossing stone walls, ancient churches, and hidden beaches is unlike anywhere else in Ireland.
Seasonal note: Best May–Sep; weather-dependent crossings Oct–Apr
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