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Clare Island
Najbolje vrijeme za posjet
May through September for the most reliable ferry crossings and warmer weather. Visit on a weekday to have the island trails nearly to yourself.
Savjeti za budžet
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.
Preporučeno za
History lovers who want pirate stories and medieval art, Cyclists and walkers seeking quiet coastal trails, Photographers chasing wild Atlantic light and ruins
Planirajte svoj posjet
Full day (5-7 hours including ferry)
O atrakciji
Brze činjenice: Otprilike 4.000 ljudi pokopano je na groblju opatije Clare Island, dok trenutna populacija otoka iznosi oko 130 stanovnika. Otok je služio kao uporište legendarne gusarke Granuaile (Grace O'Malley) u 16. stoljeću, a obiteljska grobnica nalazi se unutar zidina opatije.
Istaknuto: Opatija gusarke Granuaile sadrži zadivljujući 360 godina star oslikani strop, jedan od samo dva sačuvana srednjovjekovna crkvena fresko stropa u cijeloj Irskoj. Podignite pogled i vidjet ćete naslikane anđele, zvijezde i mitske zvijeri koji su preživjeli stoljeća slanog spreja i zapuštenosti.
Insajderski savjeti
- 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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