Why go
- Group of three islands off the west coast of Ireland.
- Served by Connemara Regional Airport (NNR).
History
The Aran Islands or The Arans, are a group of three islands at the mouth of Galway Bay, off the west coast of Ireland, with a combined area of about 46 km2 (18 mi2). They form the historic barony of Aran in County Galway.
Where to stay
Port Aran House Kilronan, Inishmore Aran Islands, Co. Galway, H91 X5TC, Ireland · portaranhouse.com
Killeany, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, Ireland · aranaccommodations.com
Kilmurvy, Inishmore, Co. Galway, H91 CF5X, Ireland · kilmurvey-house.com
Frenchman's Beach, Kilronan, Co. Galway, H91 F65P, Ireland · irelandglamping.ie
Ard Einne House, Killeany, Inis Mór, Co. Galway, H91 P266, Ireland · ardeinne.com
Kilronan, Inishmore, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, H91 D8EC, Ireland · claiban-house.com
Shamrock House, Inis Oirr, Inisheer, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, H91 DW65, Ireland · facebook.com
Killeany, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, H91 DH27, Ireland · aranislandshotel.com
Inisheer, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, Ireland · southaran.com
Co, Inisheer, Co. Galway, Ireland · themermaidsgarden.wordpress.com
Luogh South Cliffs Of Moher Road, Co. Clare, Ireland · booking.com
Main St, Barraderry, Carraroe, Co. Galway, H91 N9XT, Ireland · facebook.com
Aran Islands, Gortnacapall, Kilronan, Co. Galway, Ireland · aranwalkerslodge.com
Inis Oirr, Inisheer, Co. Galway, H91 HT02, Ireland · inisoirrhotel.com
Luogh South, Lough South, Co. Clare, V95 YYK7, Ireland
1 Seaview Lodge, CorNaRon, Inverin, Co. Galway, H91 FP83, Ireland · seaviewlodge.ie
Dormer House, Killeany, Kilronan, Co. Galway, H91 RH94, Ireland
Chapel Village, Inisheer, Co. Galway, H91 V05R, Ireland
Ard Mhuiris, Killeany, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, Ireland
R343, Co. Galway, Ireland
Baile Thiar, Inisoirr, Aran Islands Inisherrr, Co. Galway, Ireland
Inisheer, Co. Galway, H91 D798, Ireland
An Cuan, 16 Cullane road, Carrowroe North, Carraroe, Co. Galway, H91 K7DV, Ireland
Inisheer, Co. Galway, H91 N5C8, Ireland
Baile an Fhormna Inis Oirr Årainn, Co. Galway, H91 F8RY, Ireland
Kilmurvey, Inishmore, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, Ireland
H91 W9XN, 1, Carrowroe South, Carraroe, Co. Galway, H91 H64X, Ireland
Inisheer, Co. Galway, H91 WCD3, Ireland
Unnamed Road, Teeranea, Co. Galway, Ireland
Carrowroe South, Carraroe South, Co. Galway, H91 YW74, Ireland · ligdoscith.hotelgo.top
Killeany, Kilronan, Co. Galway, Ireland · pierhousearan.com
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Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · inismeain.com
Irish, Restaurant · Irish restaurant · inismeainbb.com
Restaurant · restaurant · aranislandshostel.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Cafe · cafe · Inishmore, H91 VX31
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant · Lower Kilronan, Inishmore, H91 DP95
Cafe · cafe
Ice Cream · ice cream
Restaurant · restaurant
Airports
Inishmore Aerodrome (IOR) 3.8 km to the centre
Inis Mór, G, IE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Inishmaan Aerodrome (IIA) 9.7 km to the centre
Inis Meáin, G, IE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Inisheer Aerodrome (INQ) 14 km to the centre
Inis Oírr, G, IE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Connemara Regional Airport (NNR) 20 km to the centre
Inverin, G, IE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Spanish Point Airfield 36 km to the centre
Spanish Point, CE, IE
Getting there by ferry
Inis Mór
Ferry terminal · 2.6 km from the centre
Inis Meáin
Ferry terminal · 8.7 km from the centre
Inis Oírr
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Críochfort 1
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Críochphort 2
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre · Aran Island Ferries
Críochfort 3
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Inis Meáin - Inis Mór
Ferry route · Doolin2Aran
Ros an Mhíl - Inis Mór
Ferry route · Aran Island Ferries
Ros an Mhíl - Inis Meáin - Inis Oírr
Ferry route · Aran Island Ferries
Doolin - Inis Mór: Seasonal (Doolin Ferry Co.)
Ferry route · Doolin Ferry Co.
Doolin - Inis Mór: Seasonal (Doolin2Aran)
Ferry route · Doolin2Aran
Doolin - Inis Meáin: Seasonal (Doolin2Aran)
Ferry route · Doolin2Aran
Doolin - Inis Meáin: Seasonal (Doolin Ferry Co.)
Ferry route · Doolin Ferry Co. (O'Brien)
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Connemara Regional Airport (NNR); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Inis Mór, 2.6 km); routes include Inis Meáin - Inis Mór, Ros an Mhíl - Inis Mór, Ros an Mhíl - Inis Meáin - Inis Oírr.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Aran Islands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Sightseeing