Ireland (Republic of Ireland)
Aran islands
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 total area around 46 km2 (18 sq mi). From west to east, the islands are: Inishmore (Inis Mor), which is the largest; Inishmaan (Inis Meain), the second-largest; and Inisheer (Inis Oirr), the smallest. There are also several islets. The islands' geology is mainly karst limestone, related to the Burren in County Clare (to the east), not the granites of Connemara to the north.
BEST TIME to VISIT ARAN islands
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to IRELAND
From May to September (more rainy in Summer)
Knitwear shop
the prehistoric fort of Dún Aonghasa is perched on top of a high cliff.
house
leaving the prehistoric fort of Dún Aonghasa is perched on top of a high cliff.
the prehistoric fort of Dún Aonghasa
the prehistoric fort of Dún Aonghasa is perched on top of a high cliff.
The island is covered by stones except the fields where the stones were removed to make walls
typical house
narrow road
typical house
old cemetery
seagull
view from the ferry
view from the ferry
castle ruins
typical house
stone house and walls
horse carriage
stone walls everywhere !
stone walls
houses and stone walls
Castle ruins at the top of the island
typical house
bicycle rental
Horse carriage for tourists
inside the local Pub
Horse carriage for tourists
ferry at the harbour
fishing boat
small harbour
view from the ferry
typical house
fishing boat
ruins of a church and old cemetery
view from the ferry
houses and stone wall
houses and stone wall
the prehistoric fort of Dun Aonghasa is perched on top of a high cliff
the island was covered of rocks and the people had to remove them to get fields and they made those impressive stone walls
lake and houses
shipwreck
the island was covered of rocks before the people decided to built houses and grow food
typical landscape with plenty stone walls - they were built centuries ago when the people removed the stones covering the island to get a fertile land for agriculture so it's why there is so many walls on the island - and a Titan work!
you can visit the island in a roulotte
typical house
houses
sandy beach
rocky beach
Bike is a good option to visit the island
very narrow road between 2 stone walls
stone walls
Bicycles are very popular to visit the island
swans and ducks
probably the smallest bank in the world
street food and café
old church
Knitwear shop
beautiful horse
Knitwear shop
house
house
Kneating shop
beach
walking to the prehistoric fort of Dún Aonghasa perched on top of a high cliff.
the prehistoric fort of Dún Aonghasa is perched on top of a high cliff. This lady is lying to see the bottom of the cliff as there is no fence
ice cream shop
Knitwear shop
Knitwear shop
Horse carriage are used for a tour on the island
landscape with stone walls
weaving a basket
walking to the prehistoric fort of Dun Aonghasa perched on top of a high cliff
view from the ferry
view from the ferry
view from the ferry
view from the ferry
view from the ferry
view from the ferry
large seal
landscape
The prehistoric fort of Dun Aonghasa is perched on top of a high cliff.
landscape
The prehistoric fort of Dun Aonghasa is perched on top of a high cliff. This platform is located at the center of the fort
recent house
typical house
sandy beach