Title: Visit Ballyconneely: 2026 Travel Guide for Ballyconneely, County Galway | Expedia.com [Hotels in Ballyconneely](https://expedia.com/Ballyconneely-Hotels.d6179874.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Ballyconneely](https://expedia.com/Ballyconneely-Vacation-Rentals.d6179874.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Ballyconneely](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Ballyconneely.d6179874.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Ballyconneely](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Ballyconneely.d6179874.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Ballyconneely](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Ballyconneely.d6179874.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ballyconneely Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Ballyconneely.d6179874.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ballyconneely ## Travel Guide ![Mannin Bay in west Connemara has a large number of small beautifully isolated beaches. The sand is comprised not of quartz, as is usual, but of coral fragments. This gives the sand its special white colour. There are many beaches here, and few tourists. On a sunny day you can find a beach that you can claim as your own. #beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179874/3974b49c-a8f3-4c39-b8ab-99475b3e19d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mannin Bay in west Connemara has a large number of small beautifully isolated beaches. The sand is comprised not of quartz, as is usual, but of coral fragments. This gives the sand its special white colour. There are many beaches here, and few tourists. On a sunny day you can find a beach that you can claim as your own. #beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179874/3974b49c-a8f3-4c39-b8ab-99475b3e19d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![No, this is not the South Pacific! 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[](https://expedia.com/Ballyconneely-Hotels-Ocean-Front-Home-With-Spectacular-Views-Overlooking-Mannin-Bay.h27128458.Hotel-Information) ![Guinness House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21997500/21997421/1f8cede5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Guinness House Ballyconneely Co. Galway Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Ballyconneely. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Connemara Championship Links and ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews) A GOLD STAR for this glorious house in stunning location. A fabulous house in a fabulous location perfect for family and or friends gathering. Plenty of space so you are not under each others feet, third visit and booked for next year. 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You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Mannin-Bay-Beach-Ballyconneely.d6181032.Vacation-Attraction) #### Connemara Championship Golf Links Enjoy a round of golf in Ballyconneely at Connemara Championship Golf Links. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Connemara-Championship-Golf-Links-Ballyconneely.d6179893.Vacation-Attraction) #### Connemara Championship Links Enjoy a round of golf in Ballyconneely at Connemara Championship Links. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Connemara-Championship-Links-Ballyconneely.d553248621532489809.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Wild Red Deer Viewing Safari, Connemara. Guided 3hrs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/999274/c855b07f-0cc2-46be-8fc5-3d814ecacd3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wild Red Deer viewing safari with expert guide. 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