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Clare Island
Parim aeg külastamiseks
May through September for the most reliable ferry crossings and warmer weather. Visit on a weekday to have the island trails nearly to yourself.
Eelarvenõuanded
Return ferry costs about €20 per adult. The abbey and tower house are free to explore, so the only real expense is transport and any food you buy at the island's one pub or cafe.
Soovitatav
History lovers who want pirate stories and medieval art, Cyclists and walkers seeking quiet coastal trails, Photographers chasing wild Atlantic light and ruins
Planeeri oma külastusaeg
Full day (5-7 hours including ferry)
Teave
Kiired faktid: Clare Islandi kloostri surnuaeda on maetud umbes 4000 inimest, kuid saare praegune elanikkond on vaid umbes 130 elanikku. Saar oli legendaarse piraadikuninganna Granuaile (Grace O'Malley) tugipunkt 16. sajandil ja tema perekonna haud asub kloostri müüride vahel.
Esiletõstmised: Piraadikuninganna Granuaile klooster sisaldab vapustavat 360 aasta vanust freskodega lagi, mis on üks kahest säilinud keskaegsest kirikufreskost kogu Iirimaal. Vaadake üles, et näha maalitud ingleid, tähti ja müütilisi loomi, mis on üle elanud sajandeid soolast mereõhku ja hooletust.
Sisekujunduse nõuanded
- Rent a bike at the pier as soon as you arrive: the island is 10 km long and cycling is the best way to cover ground between sights.
- Bring rain gear and layers even on sunny mornings: Atlantic weather shifts fast and the exposed western side catches serious wind.
- Walk to the top of Knockmore for a 360-degree view of Clew Bay's 365 islands, one for every day of the year.
- Time your visit to see the abbey when the light streams through its east window: mid-afternoon sun lights the fresco ceiling best.
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