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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  Ireland  /  Western Ireland  /  Province of Connacht  /  County Galway  /  Clifden

Clifden

4.4
Landmarks · Historic Sites · Stand-Up Paddleboarding
The town of Clifden represents a beloved Victorian style and is known for its position along County Galway's coast. For visitors interested in exploring the scenic Connemara area, this town is a good place to start. Situated above Clifden Bay, where the Owenglan River flows into the sea, the town boasts megalithic tombs and a national park, making it popular with nature lovers. With our online itinerary creator, Ireland vacations can be built around trips to Clifden and other destinations in Ireland.
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    Popular things to do in Clifden

    Sky Road ©
    Landmark
    Sky Road
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Point Equestrian Centre and Pony Trekking ©
    Casino
    The Point Equestrian Centre and Pony Trekking
    Ballyconneely
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Clifden Castle ©
    Castle
    Clifden Castle
    3.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    O`Dalaigh Jewellers ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    O`Dalaigh Jewellers
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Clifden

    Ireland's School of Falconry ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Ireland's School of Falconry
    Cong
    4.9
    Duration: 1 hour
    Ashford Castle ©
    Castle
    Ashford Castle
    Cong
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden ©
    Garden
    Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
    Kylemore
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Killary Sheep Farm ©
    Farm
    Killary Sheep Farm
    Leenane
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Clifden

    Marconi Station ©
    Historic Site
    Marconi Station
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Connemara Championship Golf Links ©
    Golf Course
    Connemara Championship Golf Links
    Ballyconneely
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Mannin Bay Blueway ©
    Beach
    Mannin Bay Blueway
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Connemara Blue ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Connemara Blue
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Clifden

    Connemara Heritage and History Centre ©
    History Museum
    Connemara Heritage and History Centre
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lavelle Art Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Lavelle Art Gallery
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Whitethorn Gallery
    Art Gallery
    Whitethorn Gallery
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Clifden Station House Museum ©
    History Museum
    Clifden Station House Museum
    1.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Shopping in Clifden

    Clifden Bookshop ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Clifden Bookshop
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Lowry's Sweater & Gift Shop ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Lowry's Sweater & Gift Shop
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Hehirs Of Clifden ©
    Shopping Mall
    Hehirs Of Clifden
    4.5
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Historic Sites in Clifden

    Alcock and Brown Landing Site ©
    Historic Site
    Alcock and Brown Landing Site
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Saint Joseph's Church ©
    Religious Site
    Saint Joseph's Church
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
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