The ferries between rossaveal and inishmore are relatively smooth. Inis mor inishmore meaning big island is the largest and most travelled to. The aran islands are also accessible by ferry from doolin which is close to the cliffs of moher in co. The population of inis mor is about 900 people and it is about 14 km by 3. Youre spoilt for choice with free wifi, bars, dining areas and panoramic sea views from the outer decks.
Ill be leaving a rental car overnight at the ferry terminal. The aran islands galway ireland aran islands official guide. The bus leaves galway city centre 1 hour before the ferry and the ferry ride is about 45 minutes. Doolin ferry aran islands daily sailings book ferry. Galway to inishmore inishmore message board tripadvisor. Luxury cruise ferry from rosslare to pembroke isle of inishmore. I was looking at obrien line, doolin ferries, doolin ferry these appear to be different. The island takes on a whole different persona after the last ferry leaves. When you get off the ferry you are on a wharf surrounded by many other tourists all rushing to see what there is to see.
Alternatively it is just 10 minutes by air from the aer. One can take one of the frequent ferries to the aran islands. If so, is there a secure place to leave a rental vehicle and your belongings on the mainland while you visit, whether it be for a day. My husband and i are planning a trip to ireland in april. Hello, i am planning to spend one weekday overnight in the last week of may on inish mor, taking the last ferry or next to last from rossaveal. Statement from island ferries teo regarding travel restrictions covid19. Doolin ferries your gateway to the aran islands, the cliffs of moher and the burren in the west of ireland. Inis mor can be also be a destination got to by both ferry and air, and these run. Getting to inis mor aran islands official guide the aran islands. Avec nos cartes dhotels, trouvez une chambre a inishmore.
I highly recommend the overnight option on inishmore. If someone wants to visit the aran islands does the ferry take passengers and vehicles. We had expected this to be quite nice because we had seen shows such as rick steves touting inishmore. We are going to take the ferry from rossaveal to inishmor on a monday in june. Really nice restaurant, delicious food, reasonable prices and friendly staff. All and i mean all the staff are wonderful, from niall on pickup at the ferry and throughout the weekend, to bernie on reception, peter in the bar and. We wanted to rent bikes and ride around the island any suggestions from where to. Aran island ferries galway 2020 alles wat u moet weten. Inis mor inishmore meaning big island is the largest and most travelled to of the aran islands. The 5 best restaurants in inishmore updated april 2020. Aran island ferries galway 2020 all you need to know before. Aran islands hotel ard einne house pier house aran.
Doolin ferry aran islands daily sailings book ferry clare. The famous rocky landscape of inis mor has helped to create its iconic image of an island, divided by fields separated by winding stone walls. We were on the ferry for about an hour and a half before getting to inishmore. The aran islands offer visitors a glimpse into a way of life that has long since disappeared from most of the world. We are going to stay in galway and take either a day trip or stay overnight in inishmore.