Explore the Epic
Wild Atlantic Way
Have you ever dreamed of setting out on a journey of discovery to hidden places and secret worlds filled with beauty and wonder? Now you can. Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way is one of the most captivating coastal touring routes in the world.
Wherever you travel along the Wild Atlantic Way, you will find magical moments, unforgettable experiences, and places that will draw you back again and again.
Whether you choose to ride a Connemara pony along the beach, drive Donegal’s dramatic coastline in a classic car, surf the waves in County Clare, fish for salmon in Leitrim, or cross to Dursey Island on Ireland’s only cable car in County Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way is full of treasures waiting to be explored.
Many of these experiences lie just off the main route and are ideal for independent travellers looking for something unique.
Stretching for more than 2,500 kilometres along Ireland’s west coast, this breathtaking route will stay with you long after your journey ends. It invites visitors to slow down, connect with nature, and discover the stories, people, and places that make the west of Ireland so special.
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Discover a place where ocean, land, and people come together in harmony. The Wild Atlantic Way is a living journey through natural beauty, culture, and shared experience. Welcome to Valentia Island, one of its most extraordinary destinations.
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Incredible Places to Discover
Skellig Coast on the Wild Atlantic Way
Over 1,500 years ago, early Christian monks arrived on the Skellig Coast and found what they called heaven on earth. You can experience that same sense of wonder today.
Located on the western tip of the Iveragh Peninsula, the Skellig Coast stretches from Kells to Castlecove and features some of Ireland’s most remarkable sights. These include the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Skellig Michael, cultural landscapes rich with history, the Iveragh Gaeltacht where Irish is still spoken, and the only Gold Tier Dark Sky Reserve in the Northern Hemisphere.
The stunning scenery of the Skellig Coast was formed around 390 million years ago by the power of wind, sea, and time. Today, it remains one of the most breathtaking stretches of coastline in Ireland, extending more than 130 kilometres along the Wild Atlantic Way.
