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Connemara Bee Safari

Description Location: A guided experience that will provide the thrill of Connemara Sands Hotel getting up close with thousands of honey bees. (meet at reception)

Learn many fascinating facts about Seasonal: May to October Connemara honey bees, its environment, history Days: Wed & Sun and the many health benefits of heather honey. Time: 12 noon and 2pm Duration: 1 hour approx Suit up and help the beekeeper perform routine Groups: Max 6 persons and specific tasks that help the bees thrive. Level: Easy Finish the experience with a small snack that Equipment: Suits provided includes heather honey. good footwear required. Price: Adult €25, Child €15

Sensory Experience 1 TOUCH TASTE SMELL SEE HEAR 9/10 6/10 7/10 9/10 8/10 2

Original Required Lazy Days Detox Seaweed Bath

Description Location/Booking: Start the treatment with a pore opening steam Connemara Sands Hotel sauna. Then submerge your body into a bath of organic, hand-harvested Atlantic seaweed to Seasonal : March - November remove unwanted toxins and alleviate aches and pains. Days: Open 7 days Time: 10am – 5pm The natural power of this seaweed increases circulation, promotes healing and deeply Duration: 40 mins approx moisturises the skin. Groups: 2 people max

This bathing ritual is the simplest and purest of all Level: Easy organic treatments. Equipment: Robes Provided

Complete the treatment by retiring to the Price: €35 per Adult dedicated relaxation room and indulge in a cup of hot herbal Voya tea.

Sensory Experience 2 TOUCH TASTE SMELL SEE HEAR 10/10 6/10 8/10 8/10 7/10 3

Mannin Bay Watersport Experience

Description Location/Booking: Take a guided tour of the stunning blue flag Mannin Connemara Sands Hotel Spa Bay’s turquoise waters and white sandy shores by kayak or stand-up paddle board. Seasonal : March - November Days: Open 7 days A fantastic way to explore the shoreline and see all Time: Seasonal kinds of sea flora, crustaceans and fish. Duration: 90 mins Groups: Yes Always an expert, friendly and knowledgeable guide ready to deliver a fun and adventurous experience. Level: Novice to expert Equipment: Provided (please bring towel) Price: €40 per person

Sensory Experience 3 TOUCH TASTE SMELL SEE HEAR 10/10 6/10 8/10 10/10 8/10 4

Introduction to Irish music and dance with Ceol leis the talented and local Ruddy Family. Clann na Rudaigh

Description

A brief introduction to a variety of different Location/Booking: instruments - the Button Accordion, Concertina, Connemara Sands Hotel Tin Whistle, Fiddle and the Irish Harp. Sands Bar An opportunity to learn about music, culture, with a short description and explanation of each instrument. Seasonal: March to Nov. Days: Once per week – You may have heard The Rumour that Irish Music Check Reception embodies the spirit of the people of ? Duration: 3 ½ hours approx Sit, relax and listen .... and you will find out why…. Level: Easy - Educational Experience a mixture of different types of tunes, Equipment: No equipment and also experience some Seanos dancing – an required, Guests older style of Traditional Irish Dance. welcome to bring Possibly the most interesting, intriguing, educational and enjoyable hour you will their own experience along the Wild Atlantic Way. instruments You will leave with a greater love and knowledge of Price: POA Irish music and dance.

Sensory Experience 4 TOUCH TASTE SMELL SEE HEAR 0/10 0/10 0/10 10/10 10/10 5

Catch & Cook on Mannin Bay

Description Location/Booking: • Take a guided boat tour of Mannin Bay. Connemara Sands • Visit the secret fishing areas of local fishermen. • Fish the pristine waters off Mannin Bay while Seasonal : May to September taking in the breathtaking scenery and wildlife. Days: Advance Booking and all • A chance to see seals, dolphins, and even trips are subject to whales. weather conditions. • Fish for Mackerel, Pollock, Cod and pull Lobster and Crab pots. Duration: 3 hours fishing 2 hours • Return to the kitchen of Erriseask Restaurant cooking 2 hours dining and help to prepare the catch for dinner with Level: All levels welcome the aid of a professional chef. A Beach BBQ Children over 12 years will be used for cooking (subject to weather). must be with a parent • Sit for a group dinner in the cosy environment Equipment: Warm, comfortable of Erriseask restaurant and enjoy the wonderful fresh catch. clothes and rain jacket. Price: POA

Sensory Experience 5 TOUCH TASTE SMELL SEE HEAR 9/10 10/10 9/10 10/10 9/10 6

Connemara Smokehouse Visitor Experience

Description Location/Booking: • A Guided experience of the Connemara Waters Edge, Bunowen Pier Smokehouse (7 minute drive from hotel) • Watch how to hand fillet and traditionally Contact Connemara Sands Hotel prepare the salmon Reception 095 23030 • Learn about the traditional methods of salting Seasonal: May to September and smoking Duration: 45-60 minutes. • Watch how to hand slice a side of salmon Groups: Welcome subject to • Offers exceptional views of the availability mountain range and the castle home ruins of Level: Easy pirate queen Grainne Mhoal (Grace O’Malley) Equipment: Warm, comfortable • Finish with tasting experience of some smoked clothes products Price: POA

Sensory Experience 6 TOUCH TASTE SMELL SEE HEAR 9/10 9/10 9/10 10/10 9/10 7

The Point Pony Trekking

Description A unique opportunity to discover some of the Location/Booking: most breathtaking scenery in the west of Ireland, Contact reception for details on horseback, with the twelve bens as a backdrop, Seasonal : Feb. - Oct. and the Atlantic Ocean at your feet. Accompanied by experienced staff, you will be guided safely Days: Monday - Saturday along the dazzling sandy beaches and through the Time: Various Treks wide-open countryside. Duration: 1 – 2 hours approx Groups: Maximum 10 Riders With over 25 years of experience in equestrian treks, our aim is to offer customers a relaxed, Level: Dependent on level of enjoyable and safe experience on horseback. Riding (Children must Experienced riders and beginners are welcome. be over 6 years of age) Equipment: Suitable footwear, Two hour treks along stunning beaches, coastline and to tidal islands (Tide permitting) Can be clothing, Leggings/ arranged for mixed abilities. Longer treks/Private Jodhpurs No Jewellery treks can be arranged on request. Price: €35pp / 1 Hour One hour treks along sandy beaches and coastline €60pp / 2 Hours – ideal for children / beginners.

Sensory Experience 7 TOUCH TASTE SMELL SEE HEAR 10/10 7/10 9/10 10/10 8/10 8

Cycle Connemara

Description Location/Booking: Come by our shop, Connemara’s cycle loops offer some unprecedented Call 095 22630, on line www.clifdenbikeshop.ie or views and experiences. Cruise gently along the bog at hotel reception. road and discover those quiet, secluded beaches. Seasonal: Monday to Sunday Let the wind in your hair on The Sky Road or visit 9am– 6pm the sight of Marconi, Alcock and Brown. (later in high season) Duration: 1– 1 ½ hours Groups: 10 Electric Bikes & 60 Regular Bikes. Level: Easy Clifden Bike Shop hire quality Electric and Regular Equipment: Comfortable bikes for daily or a weekly basis. clothing, footwear, rain gear Price: €11 Child, €17 Adults The perfect way to explore and discover Regular Bikes Connemara! No mountain too high, no road too long.

Sensory Experience 8 TOUCH TASTE SMELL SEE HEAR 8/10 6/10 9/10 10/10 9/10 9

Connemara Championship Golf Links

Description Location: Voted Best Links Course in Connaught 2016, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway, Ireland Championship Links course situated along the west coast of Connemara, surrounded by the Atlantic Seasonal: Open all year round Ocean and 12 Bens Mountain range. The Course Days: 7 days a week was designed by Eddie Hackett and opened in June Time: Book a tee time at 1973 the hotel reception The sea and countryside surrounding the course Duration: 3 ½ hours approx provides majestic scenery, serenity and history. Groups: Can accommodate Hares spring across the fairway, sky larks sing, groups swallows swoop often leading a golfer to a lost ball Level: As per handicap while swans elegantly grace the many lakes nearby. Equipment: Proper golf attire Bar with full breakfast and Clubhouse menus required available to either build up the energy or satisfy Price: Please enquire at the hunger. Coffee parlour with full range of barista Hotel Reception coffee and home-made cakes.

Sensory Experience 9 TOUCH TASTE SMELL SEE HEAR 8/10 6/10 7/10 9/10 8/10 10

Mannin Bay Walk Beaches, Boreens and tales of Grace O’Malley, Ireland’s Pirate Queen.

Description Following a gentle route, this beautiful easy- Location/Booking: moderate guided walk often close to the coast with Connemara Sands Hotel Starting panorama views of the Twelve bens, Maumturks & Finishing Point and even as far as , the highest mountain Seasonal: March to Nov. in Connaught. Days: Advanced Bookings A magnificent view of the ruined 18th century Duration: 1– 1 ½ hours MacGogean Castle, which has direct links through (Route varies marriage to Grace O’Malley. ( Pirate Queen). according to walkers Continuing down the boreen to the sand dunes, passing Connemara ponies and donkeys grazing & local conditions) on the grass. Returning along the magnificent Level: No significant shoreline - swim or paddle in the crystal clear water ascends or descends of Mannin Bay. Equipment: Walking shoes, rain Explore the nature and all the shoreline has to gear, drink & snack offer, at low tide you will discover the bright purple (Swimwear optional) mussels clinging pink rocks and shells under foot Price: POA before making a gentle return to The Connemara Sands Hotel.

Sensory Experience 10 TOUCH TASTE SMELL SEE HEAR 9/10 9/10 9/10 10/10 9/10 Connemara Sands Hotel, Restaurant + Bar. Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely Co. Galway, H71 TY79, Ireland

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