Connemara is a maze of varied landscapes and is steeped in a variety of different types of stunning natural beauty. It has all the wilderness and charm that has charactorised Ireland as a whole and a visit to this area would be a highlight of any holiday. Here is a list of some of the must see attractions that you may well come accross on a drive through Connemara.
The Sky Road.
This is a road between Letterfrack and Clifden. It is a twenty minutes coastal drive.
The Connemara National Park.
The Connemara National Park has a very well laid out man made path of wood (so its really safe) that leads up the Diamond Mountain and affords stunning panoramic views of all of Connemara and varied landscapes. An afternoon here is highly reccomended.
The Connemara National Park is one of the most exhilerating activities to do in Connemara. It will most certainly be one of the highlights of any trip to Ireland. Located just ten minutes walk from the Lodge the park will present an eclectric array of views and landscapes which unfold into better majestic panoramic scenery as you venture up the hill. At top the whole of Connemara seems to feel at your fingertips and one can sence the splendid diverse range of rugged beauty that Connemara has a reputation for.
Kylemore Abbey.
This is where authentic country Ireland meets majestic castle. Kylemore Abbey is one of the most photographed attractions in Ireland. The Abbey is the home of the Irish Benedictine Nuns and provides you with a few options for things to do such as gardens,
Roundstone Village.
Roundstone has been heralded as the most picturesque village in Ireland. It is still a working fishing village where you can feel part of the community. It also features Gurteen Bay which is very beautiful.
Letterfrack
Letterfrack is a quaint small village set in the heart of Connemara in direct vacinity to some of Connemara's main attractions. It is easily accessible from the capital of Clifden which is just a short ten minute drive away. Located at the foot of the Connemara National Park which creates a sence of atmosphere, The village is cross road which has three bars which feature nightly traditional Music sessions and also has a Furniture College. With outdoor seated bars and restaurants it has a particularly jovial atmosphere which is a great addition to an occasion after a hard day partaking in any of Connemaras activities and places to go. Kylemore Abbey is located five minutes up the road and the fishing port is just a two minute walk away.
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