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The Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran Islands

Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves' Europe
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👁️ 3.5M views📅 11 years ago⏱️ 26:00
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Ireland especially its West has a unique charm where it's rugged natural beauty and its vibrant traditions can be seen and actually felt

We'll delve into the best of the West not polished in on a museum shelf but wonderfully raw and unrefined

Dingle is so traditionally Irish because it's another gael tech a region where the Irish culture survives subsidized by the government

The Blasket Islanders may be gone but their story which in many ways echoes the story of Ireland as a whole lives on so rich in its history people and scenery

Creator's Tips & Advice

Rent bikes for safe, inexpensive, and scenic exploration of the Aran Islands
Visit several pubs in Dingle to find the ambience you're looking for
Take a boat ride to Great Blasket Island for a highlight of traditional Irish culture

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating narrow roads in IrelandDrive on the left, take your time, and work together with other drivers in a scenic dosey doe

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat makes the west of Ireland unique and special?
QHow can travelers experience the best of the Dingle Peninsula, Galway, and the Aran Islands?
QWhat are the historical and cultural highlights of the region?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Dingle4 Happy Bacon
Top: Boat ride to Great Blasket Island
Galway3½ Happy Bacon
Inishmore4 Happy Bacon
Top: Mini-bus tour with Thomas O'Neill
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Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2002 | Deepest Ireland is best experienced on its Gaelic-speaking west coast, where the rugged villages have changed little over the generations. After exploring the remote Aran Islands, we visit Galway, chase a friendly dolphin, and delve into the scenic Dingle Peninsula. Ringing with music from its rustic pubs and dotted with prehistoric forts, this region is something special. If you're to fall in love with Ireland, chances are it'll be right here. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ireland Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.