Hiking
There are stunning coastal hikes from two to eight hours in length which take in sea-cliffs, wave cut platforms, puffing holes, beaches and dunes. Enjoy your HotPot Lunch along the way in Synge’s Chair looking out over Galway Bay.
Cycling
Custom-sourced Cube bicycles are included and are a great way to explore the many internal roads which wind through tiny stone-walled fields.
Historical & Cultural Sights
Pre-christian stone forts, beehive huts, ancient burial grounds, Synge’s house, Harry Clarke Studio stained-glass windows, and many more.
Beaches & Fishing
There are lots of beaches from which to swim in the pure open Atlantic Ocean. Or if you prefer to catch something swimming, there is a baited fishing rod in each suite. Mackerel and pollock can be caught from the island pier.
Flora & Fauna
Inis Meáin is part of the world-reknowned Burren geological area. It has a Karst limestone landscape unique in Europe in which many rare birds and flowers can be found. Steiner binoculars are included in each suite to observe them in their wild habitats around the island.
Shopping
Inis Meáin Knitting Company, creators of luxury knitwear stocked in stores like Bergdorf Goodman in New York, have a factory store on the island. The store also presents beautiful photography exhibitions of island life. Gifts can also be found in Siopa Ruaidhrí Beag - the island grocery store, and in another small craft shop on the island when open.
Socialising
There is just one pub on the island, five minutes walk from the suites, so it’s easy to meet locals and get a feel for the island community. Sign up to our newsletter to hear about cultural events like the Galway Hooker regatta and Currach Races that take place during the season.