Top Aran Islands Outdoor Activities

Step off the ferry onto Inis Mór island and meet your native Irish speaking guide, who is a gifted storyteller and a national food champion. In his entertaining company, gain insights into the culture and history of this remote island on a tour that includes spectacular coastal scenery with stop offs at the World Heritage Site of Dún Aonghus, the monastic site of The Seven Churches, a seal colony viewing point and a visit to local craft village to meet the locals and see Celtic inspired crafts. He will share his remarkable insights into the customs and traditions of an island that has been home to his ancestors for as long as time can remember. As a special foodie highlight, your guide takes you to his goat to see his roaming Nubian and Saanen goats, and then gives a demonstration of how he makes his award-winning cheese that includes tasting this delicious island goat cheese.

Inis Oirr (Inisheer) is the smallest of the islands is characterized by its distinctive charm. A bike is the perfect way to explore this microcosm of traditional Irish life. .From the pier you are greeted with a pristine carpeted white sandy beach facing clear crystal turquoise water and plenty of fishing boats, their nets, and fisherman returning at the end of the day with their catch.The island is 3km by 3km wide with small hills and intricate little valley’s and is easily covered by foot or by bike. The walk to the lighthouse or the shipwreck of the Plassy is a wonderful experience where you feel the island with its diverse landscape unfold before your eyes. Inside the village you will find a strong local community still adhering to the traditional Irish way of life.The island features a traditional music bar which is has a nationwide reputation for the finest music and great night out. When traveling to Inis Oirr it is recommended that you organise accommodation prior to arriving.

Be guided by an islander on the smallest of the Aran Islands and learn first hand about her story as a local on this island steeped in traditions and culture. Hear her story of growing up there, leaving, returning and witnessing all the changes and influences of the modern world on the Island while helping to keep all that is good in the traditions and culture alive.

Go out deep-sea fishing with an experienced skipper. Fish the Irish sea waters off the Aran Islands in Galway Bay. The skipper will show you where the best fishing is to be found. Fish for shark, cod, ling, pollock, and ray. All fishing equipment required is supplied on board the boat.