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Things to see in Carraroe (Ireland): 18 places and when to go
Carraroe is a town in Ireland, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), Mountains (7), History (5). The best known are Cashla Bay, Camus Bay and Bovroughaun Hill. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Ireland · 53.2595, -9.6042
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (11) · Mountains (7) · History (5) · Architecture (1) · Food and drink (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March and October.
- Nearest airport
- SNN Shannon, 77 km as the crow flies
What to see in Carraroe
The places in and around Carraroe, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cashla BayBay in County Galway, Ireland2.5 km
- Camus BayBay in County Galway, Ireland7.9 km
- Bovroughaun HillHill in County Galway, Ireland9.5 km
- Cashla Bay LighthouseLighthouse in Ireland2.6 km
- KnockmordenMountain in County Galway, Ireland15 km
- Coonawilleen BayBay in County Galway, Ireland7.1 km
- CurranavillaHill in County Galway, Ireland8.6 km
- KeeraunduffHill in Glennaun, Selerna, County Galway, Ireland11 km
- Kiggaul BayBay in County Galway, Ireland8.1 km
- KnockfinHill in County Galway, Ireland6.8 km
- Pearse's CottageHistory14 km
- TonaghmoreHill in County Galway, Ireland14 km
- Tullaghalaher HillHill in County Galway, Ireland13 km
- Connemara Brewing CompanyBrewery5 m
- Barraderry CemeteryGraveyard in County Galway, Ireland2.0 km
- Rossaveel Martello TowerMartello Tower in the townland of Rossaveel, Co. Galway2.8 km
- Séipéal Réalt na MaraChurch in Leitir Mealáin island, County Galway, Ireland8.7 km
- Templeinishmackauv ChurchChurch ruin in Barraderry, County Galway2.1 km
When to go to Carraroe
The best time to visit Carraroe is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:49
- FebPossible9:33
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:43
- MayBest time15:37
- JunBest time16:42
- JulBest time16:15
- AugBest time14:33
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:15
- NovBetter not8:18
- DecBetter not7:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. In April, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Carraroe
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 77 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Lisdoonvarna38 places33 km
- Galway50 places37 km
- Westport16 places55 km
- Tuam10 places57 km
- Loughrea17 places69 km
And all of Ireland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Carraroe?
The best known: Cashla Bay, Camus Bay, Bovroughaun Hill, Cashla Bay Lighthouse, Knockmorden. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Carraroe?
April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18.
How do you get to Carraroe?
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 77 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Carraroe as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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