Clifden for weeks holiday?

toby2111

Looking at spending a week in July over in the West,was thinking of Westport but saw a good deal on the net for an apartment in the Station House.Whats Clifden like as a base to explore Gaway,Connemara,Westport etc?Basically looking for a relaxing week with the Mrs,do the usual touristy sightseeing things,good grub etc.Will have the car so don't mind driving around.

yfaykya

Westport and Galway are ~hour drive from Clifden. Roundstone is close by too and you could go out to Inis Boffin for a day or even the Arann Islands. Depends on what you like to do! Some nice restaurants and pubs in Clifden too.

jjf1974

While in clifden you are close to many,beachs,walking trails,connemara national park in letterfrack (8 miles),kylemore abbey(9 miles).you can take the ferry to inishbofin from cleggan for a day trip
There is a variety of different restaurants in clifden ,there is music in pubs every night .Hope you enjoy your holiday whereever you decide to stay

toby2111

Thanks folks,seems nice.Only thing is Clifden Station House Hotel swimming pool is only open to members and residents.Pity,cos me and the Mrs would have liked to use it.

kerrywoman1

Clifden is a good base to see letterfrack and the national park , carraroe and the beautiful Maam Valley.
There is not a lot to do in clifden itself though.

dec25532

A walk of the Sky Road, upper and lower, would knock in half a day and the views (as long as the cloud is not low) are spectacular. After that you would be ready for a pint in one of the many pubs in Clifden. Don't just go to the mainstream ones because those off the beaten (tourist) track are just as good.