TAKE A DAY TRIP TO INISHMORE
The Aran Islands are a group of three islands located off the western coast of Ireland. Inishmore is the largest of the three. A multi-award-winning film was shot here. Ted Fest, a celebration of the TV sitcom Father Ted, is hosted here annually. As a major tourist destination, it offers historical sites, charming beaches and steep cliffs(悬崖) and walking or cycling provides the finest means of exploring the island.
How to get to Inishmore
Ferry(渡船) from Rossaveel to Inishmore
⇒Cost of a round trip:£30 per adult;€15 per child (5-12 years old);free for children under 4
⇒Duration: about 40 min.
Ferry from Doolin to Inishmore
⇒Cost of a round trip:€39 per adult;€20 per child (5-12 years old); free for children under 4;€105per family (2 adults, 2 children);€120 per family(2 adults, 3 children)
⇒Duration: about 35 min.
Flight from Connemara Airport to Inishmore
⇒Cost of a round trip:€63 per adult;€36 per person under 18 years old; free for children under 2
⇒Duration: less than 10 min.
Popular spots on Inishmore
Kilronan
Visit the small museum Aran Heritage Center in Kilronan. It has various exhibits such as the traditional clothes and Irish boats on the island.
Seal Colony
About 8k m from Kilronan, across from St. Kieran's church ruins, you may spot seals chilling in the sun or swimming around the bay.
Dun Aengus
Dun Aengus is a ring fort(堡垒) built more than 3,000 years ago. Bikes are not allowed on site, but you can leave them at the bottom of the hill and walk your way up.
Worm Hole
Known locally as the Serpent's Lair, this rectangular hole in the rock is a playground for local kids and tourists who want to go cliff diving.
