If you wish to visit The Aran Islands on your own then it is very suitable for this. The Aran Islands are one of the safest places to travel to, and to get off the beaten track and find solitude, space, tranquility and explore the Island’s and its many wonders. You can head off on your own and visit all the quiet roadways , and laneways of the islands. There is so much to find and so much to see. The Islands are full of ancient ruins of all types such as ring forts, old lighthouses, old monastic sites, or even just the cliffs. The mainstream tourist usually would’nt see a quarter of what is there.

On your own it is very easy to meet other people and make contact if that is what you want. This can be an enriching experience. The community is very friendly. The atmosphere is freindly and generally it is a safe place to meet people.