Killary Harbour
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Killary Harbour

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Killary Harbour : Must-See Attractions

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Castles

Donegal Castle

Donegal Castle is a superb 15th-century castle in County Donegal. Built by a wealthy Irish family, the castle is in exceptional condition,…

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Distilleries

Cooley Distillery

Cooley Distillery is Ireland’s newest distillery. Located on the Cooley peninsula, in the midst of a fairytale landscape, the distillery produces a…

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The only fjord in Ireland. A true wonder that could be mistaken for a Norwegian fjord—minus the snow.

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Killary Harbour

Killary Harbour is a fjord in County Galway, north of Clifden. Ireland’s only fjord, it is an impressive 16 km long and 45 metres wide. The scenery is striking, with clear water contrasting sharply against Galway’s dark, bare mountains.

Visiting Killary Harbour

Leenane: a small village nestled beside Killary Harbour

The small village of Leenane seems to appear from nowhere, isolated amid this vast landscape of land and water. Surrounded by the Partry Mountains, the Maumturk Mountains and the Mweelrea Mountains, the village lies at the head of the fjord.

If you decide to stop here, you will find a few pubs, a shop, a post office and a small number of houses.

Given its size and remote location, there is little in the way of entertainment in the village, apart from admiring the scenery, of course.

It is, however, a lovely place to take refuge in a pub and enjoy the peace and quiet. The locals are naturally welcoming—as they are throughout Ireland—and a little tranquillity can do you a world of good.

Killary Walk

This walking route follows waymarked paths along the fjord, with breathtaking views across Killary Harbour. Taking four hours and rated moderately difficult, it makes for an enjoyable hike. Be sure to bring your camera: the views are spectacular and worthy of the big screen.

Explore the fjord by boat

Killary Cruises offers trips lasting around 1 hour 20 minutes, allowing you to explore the fjord from the water. The cruise offers remarkable views across the harbour and its imposing mountains. Bring a warm jumper, as it can be very windy, especially out on the water.

Aasleagh Falls

Follow the R335 towards Delphi to reach a series of waterfalls that are well worth a stop.