I’ve road tripped Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way a few times now, and the west coast just keeps getting better. This stretch of Ireland packs in everything I love most about the country: dramatic coastlines, lively pub music sessions, and those classic moments when your car gets stuck behind a flock of wandering sheep.

My first taste of western Ireland came during an 8-day tour with Global Journeys, but I knew those stunning landscapes needed a deeper dive. So I went back with a rental car, ready to explore every corner our tour bus couldn’t reach. Let me tell you, there’s nothing like pulling over whenever you want to photograph those wild Atlantic views or chat with locals in tiny village pubs. Also, know this…castle hotels are worth every penny (just book well ahead)! While our guide showed us the classic spots like the Cliffs of Moher, going solo led me to hidden beaches, secret viewpoints, and some of the coziest family run B&Bs in Connemara.

This updated guide combines the best of both worlds: those must see spots I discovered on my tour, plus all the local secrets and practical tips I picked up during my independent road trip. From perfectly timed visits to popular sites to those magical backroads where sheep still rule the road, I’ll show you exactly how to craft your own unforgettable Irish adventure.

• You may also like: Globus Tour Review – Northern California
• Read also: Best Dublin Day Trips
• More reading: Top Vacation Rentals in Ireland

• ·潮州首个智能垃圾分类系统启用
• ·传奇SF道士全攻略：辅助与消耗战术一网打尽
• ·六年级数学天天练试题及答案2023.11.30（应用题）
• ·MLB新赛季开幕战 275名国际球员参与角逐
• ·TOP 25 Travel Blogs That Will Inspire Your 2025 Bucket List
• ·春天十种野菜食疗功效
• ·1.5小时广州到湛江！广湛高铁“抢鲜”体验来了
• ·国足横扫沙特24小时后！亚足联官宣中国队再获大奖，未来可期
• ·批前公示！奉化莼湖街道金地村未来这样规划
• ·国产科幻游戏《解限机》公测爆火 新华社再次“点将”西山居
• ·创新实践好经验 黄山善治新风暖
• ·轻变传奇私服：如何在战斗中提升技巧？
• ·20 Cool & Unique Things to do in Cambridge, MA
• ·《爱情的眼泪伤了我的心》(葛笑演唱)的文本歌词及LRC歌词
• ·创新实践好经验 黄山善治新风暖
• ·《解限机》全球公测！国产机甲序章今日启封