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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

6-Day All-Ireland Tour from Dublin BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $643
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4-Day South West Ireland Tour from Dublin BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $460
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Duration: 4 days
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Shore Excursion From Cork: Including Blarney Castle and Kinsale BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $70
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Duration: 8 hours
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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, Nightlife, Dolphin / Whale Watching
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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Popular things to do in Ireland's West Coast

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

Hidden gems in Ireland's West Coast

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

Nature in Ireland's West Coast

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

Historic Sites in Ireland's West Coast

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Charles Fort
Kinsale
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
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Ross Castle
Killarney
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
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Gallarus Oratory
Dingle
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Salthill Promenade
Galway
4.4
Duration: 2 hours

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

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Aillwee Cave
Ballyvaughan
3.8
Duration: 1 hour
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Dingle Oceanworld
Dingle
4.2
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Coumeenoole Beach
Dingle
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Inch Beach
Inch
4.7
Duration: 2 hours

Shopping in Ireland's West Coast

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Brian de Staic Jeweller
Dingle
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Charlie Byrne's Bookshop
Galway
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Kinsale Silver
Kinsale
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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John Weldon Jewellers
Dingle
5.0
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

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Sliabh Liag Boat Tours
Carrick
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Biddy’s O’Barnes
Donegal Town
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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South Kerry Taxi
Killarney
5.0
Duration: 6 hours
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The Lost Valley
Silver Strand
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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