The whole island of Ireland is a magical place but many people come specifically to see the West of the island. And with very good reason too.
From Kerry to Donegal – the coastline is one of the most stunning in the world and when you throw in cities like Galway and the beautiful Aran Islands dotted along the coast, you have a little bit of something for everybody.
We think you’ll agree that these 27 photos prove this is one of the most beautiful parts of this planet…
1. People have been enjoying the wonder of the world for centuries
2. The buildings are a little bit special in this part of the world
3. The beaches are absolutely out of this world
4. The traffic jams in the West
5. You’ll never get bored driving on the roads around here
6. You’ll have plenty of space to call your own
7. Seriously where else would you get a view like this?
8. You’ll never be short of amazing seafood being surrounded by an entire ocean
9. The houses look like something out of a fairytale
10. Inland, things get even more stunning
11. You could live in a tiny castle with a view like this
12. With some pretty special sunsets
13. Don’t even get us started on the lakes
14. And Galway city has some of the best craic in the entire world
15. There are hundreds of wonderfully unique villages
16. You’ll be able to find an entire beach to call your own
17. And you’ll find some of the biggest cleanest waves in the world all along the coast
18. The Wild Atlantic Way is fast becoming the best drive in the world
19. All of the colours
20. They even chose to film Star Wars here
21. You don’t need a man-built swimming pool because there are hundreds of natural ones to be found
22. You really won’t be short of things to see around here
23. Even the animals out here are majestic
24. You can gaze at abbeys that look like something out of a fairytale
25. You’re literally on the edge of the world
26. It’s seriously magical
27. Make it your business to come and visit this incredible part of the world
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