Can you take a car to Inishmore?
Can you take a car to Inishmore? The ferry terminal is accessed by both shuttle bus from Galway City and by car. Parking is available at Rossaveel port 24 hours a day. You cannot take your car on the ferry to the Island. Aran Island Ferries sail from Rossaveel to Inis Mor year-round.
What is the shortest ferry to Inishmore?
The ferry from Rossaveel to Inishmore is the shortest crossing and takes approximately 40mins from the ferry terminal in Rossaveel to Kilronan Pier on Inishmore.
Can you swim in the wormhole of Inishmore?
Can you swim in The Wormhole on Inis Mór? It is strongly advised not to swim at the Wormhole as there is no easy way out should you get into difficulty.
Why are there no trees on the Aran Islands?
The smooth limestone table began to weather into a fissured pavement known as clints and grikes. There was no topsoil, no trees, and very little fresh water, because the rainfall plunged underground. The Burren bedrock is riddled with cave systems and perhaps these will one day be discovered on the Aran Islands.
Are cars allowed on Inishmore?
Inis Mor is one of the 3 Aran Islands located off the west coast of Ireland outside of Galway Bay. There are year around connections with the mainland with two ferry services and also air transport. Please note – it is not possible to bring your car over to the Aran islands, as the ferry services do not allow for this.
How do you get around Inishmore island?
Walk, Jog, Hike, or Stroll Inis Mór is very accessible for all levels of walkers. The roads are mostly flat with no steep incline to climb (until you reach the fort, at least!) With such little traffic troubling you along the way, walking is a safe and easy way to traverse the island at your own pace.
Are there buses on Inishmore?
Several operators are available to take you on an island tour in a comfortable bus. Tours operate from Kilronan pier, where passengers disembark from the ferry. Once onboard, sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery while you're listening to tales of Inis Mór from ancient history right up to modern-day life.
Can I take my car to Aran Islands?
Can I take my car to the island? There are no car ferries operating to the islands. Ferries to the Aran Islands are for foot passengers only. There is another company operating a cargo boat from Galway Docks three days a week.
Are there puffins on Inishmore?
In town, you can shop around, get a drink at The Bar, or take a bike around the island (they've got seals, puffins and tons of neat homes).
How long is the boat ride to the Aran Islands?
The Aran Islands Depending on which island you visit, the ferry journey is approximately 40-minutes from Rossaveel, Connemara and 90-minutes from Galway City.
How long is the ferry ride to Inishmore?
The sailing time is approximately 35mins. each way to Inis Mor. There are plenty of things to do on Inis Mor, depending on your arrival time visitors have anywhere from 4-7hrs to cycle and explore the islands famous forts, cliffs, shops and beaches before the ferry departs on its return journey.
Does anyone live on Inishmore?
Inishmore is the largest and most popular island of the three Aran Islands. It is home to a population of around 800 people who predominantly speak Irish as their first language.