Out of the 3 main islands, Inis Mor (also, Inishmore) is the largest and most popular for a day trip among locals and tourists. It offers beautiful landscapes, historical sites, turquoise water beaches and vertiginous cliffs.
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Inis Mór. Inis Mór is the largest of the three islands ('Mór' means 'big' in Irish) and has a population of around 800.
The three islands Inis Mór (Inishmore) , Inis Meáin (Inishmaan) and, Inis Oírr (Inisheer) are located in within an hour by ferry from each other. There are regular ferries which make it easy to travel from one island to another. Visit the ferries page to check the timetables if you wish to explore this option.
The Aran IslandsDepending on which island you visit, the ferry journey is approximately 40-minutes from Rossaveel, Connemara and 90-minutes from Galway City.
If one were to do a walked loop of the entire island it would probably take an entire day (roughly 16km ) as the island is 8km long. Walking on the Aran Islands is one of the most popular activities. With miles and miles of small thin roads criss crossing each other most people just venture out and explore.
A little backpack with a warm jumper and a waterproof jacket is always a good idea. Fingers crossed that you won't need it but better to be prepared. A change of socks and a t-shirt for emergencies will see you through! Comfortable footwear.
Inis Mór has some fabulous, safe, clean beaches. One of the finest of the Aran Island's beaches is the Blue Flag awarded Kilmurvey beach, just to the north-east of Dún Aonghasa. The unspoilt beach is located in a sheltered bay, and the clean blue water is perfect for a dip.
We recommend bringing a camera, comfortable shoes, a good rain jacket, sun screen (it's Ireland but you never know!) and a little cash. Some businesses on the island do not accept card or have a minimum-spend policy in place.
Location of the Aran IslandsThey are located about 48 km from Galway City, however they are only 8 km from Doolin Pier, Doolin, Co. Clare. Inis Oirr (Inisheer) is the closest Island to Doolin.
Famed for their wild landscapes, distinctive knitted jumpers and pretty cottages, the Irish-speaking Aran Islands never fail to wow. These three islands have maintained the culture and heritage of traditional Irish life, and fascinate the thousands of visitors who make the journey every year.