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Ireland's West Coast

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Wild Atlantic Way weaves and winds along the entire west coast of Ireland, showcasing breathtaking scenery of dramatic cliffs, beaches, and charming coastal towns. The world's longest coastal touring route offers countless attractions, including the popular Cliffs of Moher, the World Heritage-listed Skellig Michael monastery, and the gourmet capital of Ireland Kinsale. With its many shops, cafes, restaurants, and hotels to suit all budgets, Clifden makes a great stop-off point. Have your camera ready at all times if you want to capture the spectacular sunsets and natural marvels Wild Atlantic Way holiday is made of. Ireland's West Coast is in Ireland. Plan trip to Ireland with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
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Top Ireland's West Coast tours
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Places to visit in Ireland's West Coast

Killarney BEST FOR: National Park, Garden, Waterfall
Galway BEST FOR: Nightlife, Landmark, National Park
Dingle BEST FOR: Ruin, Dolphin / Whale Watching, Nightlife
Kinsale BEST FOR: Historic Site, Nightlife, Golf Course
Ballina BEST FOR: Ruin, Specialty Museum, Distillery
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Regions of Ireland's West Coast

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Killarney National Park
Killarney
4.9
Duration:8 h
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Cliffs of Moher
Liscannor
4.7
Duration:1 h
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Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre
Galway
4.7
Duration:5 h 30 min
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Blarney Castle & Gardens
Blarney
4.5
Duration:2 h

Hidden gems in Ireland's West Coast

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Dun Aonghasa
Inishmore
4.8
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Dolphin & Whale Watching
Dingle
4.9
Duration:2 h 30 min
Keem Bay
Dooagh
4.9
Duration:4 h
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Kilkee Cliff Walk
Kilkee
4.9
Duration:2 h 30 min

Nature in Ireland's West Coast

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Scattery Island
Kilrush
5.0
Duration:2 h
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Gap of Dunloe
Killarney
4.6
Duration:3 h
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Torc Waterfall
Killarney
4.5
Duration:2 h
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Mount Errigal
Letterkenny
4.8
Duration:2 h

Historic Sites in Ireland's West Coast

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Ross Castle
Killarney
4.4
Duration:1 h
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Charles Fort
Kinsale
4.6
Duration:30 min
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Gallarus Oratory
Dingle
4.3
Duration:2 h
Salthill Promenade
Galway
4.4
Duration:2 h

Kid-friendly things to do in Ireland's West Coast

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Aillwee Cave
Ballyvaughan
3.8
Duration:1 h
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Dingle Oceanworld
Dingle
4.2
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Coumeenoole Beach
Dingle
4.8
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Salthill Beaches
Galway
4.2
Duration:3 h

Shopping in Ireland's West Coast

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Brian de Staic Jeweller
Dingle
4.8
Duration:2 h
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Kinsale Crystal
Kinsale
4.8
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Charlie Byrne's Bookshop
Galway
4.9
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Kinsale Silver
Kinsale
4.6
Duration:2 h

Featured attractions

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Ballagh Studio
Malin Head
4.5
Duration:1 h 30 min
Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre
Kinsale
4.8
Duration:3 h
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Sliabh Liag Boat Tours
Carrick
4.8
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Ring of Kerry Golf Club
Templenoe
4.4
Duration:3 h
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