Connemara Ireland

Connemara

Driving between Galway city and Clifden Connemara will allow you to witness beautiful and contrasting scenery. As you leave Galway, driving towards Moycullen and Oughterard, rich wooded lands roll down to the meandering Corrib. There are spectacular views on the river on one side and of majestic native trees on the other.

Then, all changes, as just minutes away, the rugged landscape of Connemara Ireland unfolds. This is a place where the Ice Age left its mark. Majestic mountains rise steeply from an earth of contrasting rock and boglands, abundant with lakes and rivers. Continuing through Maam and Recess, the scenery becomes ever more impressive. Even on wet days, this area is beautiful, as waterfalls, caused by rain, run down the mountains.

Connemara Galway

To drive along Galway's coast road is to feel life's difficulties slipping away. On the left is the powerful Atlantic while to the right is the rocky landscape of Connemara Ireland. On sunny days the beaches along this road are filled with families, and nothing is more refreshing than a swim in the ocean. Freshwater and sea fishing are abundant, and there is a range of watersports for those who want an active break. If you want to take life easy, you can do that to. The pace of life here is relaxed and hospitable. Connemara Galway is where vacationers vacation

Connemara

The rugged landscape of Connemara Galway offers beautiful and contrasting scenery. Majestic mountains rise steeply from an earth of contrasting rock and boglands with many lakes and rivers. Artists from all around the world come to paint this landscape with it's ever changing light. We will provide you with suggested itineraries. For anyone interested in renting a car you can visit Thriftys Car Rental.

Clifden Connemara

Known as 'The Capital of Connemara', it offers many excellent restaurants and pubs, and in recent years it has become one of Ireland's most sought after holiday destinations, where visitors and the native language mingle, giving Clifden Connemara a unique and enjoyable cosmopolitan flavour. In August, the town hosts the Connemara Pony Show and in September the Clifden Community Arts week takes place. Clifden Connemara is a lively spot, with excellent restaurants and many sociable pubs. The striking skyline is dominated by the spires of neo-Gothic Catholic church and the nearby Protestant church. Don't miss the scenic Sky Road circular drive, along Clifden Bay.