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Clare Island
Najboljši čas za obisk
May through September for the most reliable ferry crossings and warmer weather. Visit on a weekday to have the island trails nearly to yourself.
Nasveti za proračun
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.
Priporočeno za
History lovers who want pirate stories and medieval art, Cyclists and walkers seeking quiet coastal trails, Photographers chasing wild Atlantic light and ruins
Načrtujte svoj obisk
Full day (5-7 hours including ferry)
O znamenitosti
Hitre informacije: Približno 4.000 ljudi je pokopanih na pokopališču opatije Clare Island, čeprav trenutno število prebivalcev otoka znaša okoli 130. Otok je v 16. stoletju služil kot trdnjava legendarne gusarske kraljice Granuaile (Grace O'Malley), njen družinski grob pa leži znotraj zidov opatije.
Poudarki: Opatija gusarske kraljice Granuaile vsebuje osupljiv 360 let star fresko strop, eden od samo dveh ohranjenih srednjeveških cerkvenih fresk v vsej Irski. Poglejte navzgor in si oglejte naslikane angele, zvezde in mitske zveri, ki so preživeli stoletja slanega pršenja in zanemarjanja.
Notranji nasveti
- 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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