Wild Atlantic Way Travel Guide
Where to stay in Wild Atlantic Way
Galway City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Galway City Centre. Make a stop by Eyre Square or Shop Street while you're exploring the area.
Cork City Centre
Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Cork Opera House and English Market while you're in town.
Limerick City Centre
Limerick City Centre is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Arthur's Quay Park and Milk Market, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Limerick.
Victorian Quarter
Victorian Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Everyman Palace Theatre and Leisureplex while you're in town.
Dromoland
Dromoland might not have many top sights, but Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club and Knappogue Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Shandon
Shandon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bells of Shandon or St. Anne's Shandon Church.
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Popular places to visit
Cliffs of Moher
Officially one of the top destinations in Ireland, a trip to County Clare and Galway Bay would be incomplete without visiting the truly magnificent Cliffs of Moher. These sheer cliffs attract almost a million visitors every year, thanks to their outstanding height, dramatic drops and beguiling views over the frothing waves of the Atlantic Ocean far below.
Giant's Causeway
The Giant’s Causeway is one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic and most photographed beauty spots, instantly recognisable the world over. It is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in all of Ireland, having earned this rare distinction back in 1986. Yet only through personally experiencing the many moods and overlooked facets of the wild north-east coast’s ancient volcanic bays, cliffs and beaches is it possible to appreciate their true splendour as wonders of the natural world.
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Explore a striking castle, experience life in 19th-century Ireland, walk amid manicured gardens and enjoy a medieval banquet at this family-friendly attraction.
Ashford Castle
You can learn about the history of Cong with a stop at Ashford Castle. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots.
Blarney Castle
Walk in the footsteps of ancient kings, wander amid mystical gardens and kiss the venerated Blarney Stone at this centuries-old castle.
Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park is home to Ireland’s highest peaks, ancient woodlands, shimmering lakes and a rich variety of wildlife.
- Cliffs of Moher
- Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
- Ashford Castle
- Blarney Castle
- Killarney National Park
- University College Cork
- Eyre Square
- Quay Street
- Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club
- Thomond Park
- Connemara National Park
- Kylemore Abbey
- Galway Bay
- Ross Castle
- English Market
- University of Galway
- INEC Killarney
- Malin Head
- Galway Harbour
- Westport House
- Port of Ringaskiddy
- Muckross House
- King John's Castle
- Blarney Stone
- Galway Cathedral
- Dog's Bay Beach