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Clifden

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Landmarks · Historic Sites · Castles
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. Plan how to spend your time in Clifden and other destinations in Ireland using our Ireland day trip app.
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    Popular things to do in Clifden

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    Sky Rd ©
    Landmark
    Sky Rd
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Clifden Castle ©
    Castle
    Clifden Castle
    3.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Point Equestrian Centre and Pony Trekking ©
    Casino
    The Point Equestrian Centre and Pony Trekking
    Ballyconneely
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    O`Dalaigh Jewellers ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    O`Dalaigh Jewellers
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Clifden

    Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden ©
    Garden
    Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
    Kylemore
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Killary Sheep Farm ©
    Farm
    Killary Sheep Farm
    Leenane
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Ashford Castle ©
    Castle
    Ashford Castle
    Cong
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Royal Abbey of Cong ©
    Church
    Royal Abbey of Cong
    Cong
    4.5
    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 Heritage and History Centre ©
    History Museum
    Connemara Heritage and History Centre
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Clifden

    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
    2.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Clifden

    Alcock and Brown Landing Site ©
    Historic Site
    Alcock and Brown Landing Site
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Beaches in Clifden

    Aillebrack Green Coast Beach
    Beach
    Aillebrack Green Coast Beach
    Ballyconneely
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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    Where to stay in Clifden

    Sky Rd ©
    The authentic charms of Clifden are best experienced while staying in the center of this seaside town. Here you will find several places to spend the night, from upscale hotels to quaint bed and breakfasts. For a more typical Irish experience, opt for the latter. Backpackers generally head for the town's hostels, while travelers with a larger budget often stay at the 19th-century castle-turned-hotel. If price is not a concern, look into renting a traditional Irish home.
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