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Experience the Wild Atlantic Way at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel
Nestled along the stunning Wild Atlantic Way, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel is your perfect base to explore the captivating Connemara region. With its pristine white sands, abundant wildlife, iconic Connemara Ponies, and great local food, this part of Ireland’s western seaboard promises an unforgettable adventure.

Discover Derrigimlagh Discovery Point
Just a short distance from Connemara Sands Beach Hotel lies the intriguing Derrigimlagh Discovery Point. A great location to explore by bike from the hote. From here, ride through the starkly beautiful blanket bog, a landscape peppered with tiny lakes and traversed by a single narrow road.

At Derrigimlagh, uncover two significant historical events:

Marconi's Trans-Atlantic Radio Station: Explore the scattered remnants of the world's first permanent trans-Atlantic radio station, established by Marconi over a century ago. This pioneering station once employed hundreds and was crucial in transmitting world news across the ocean until it was destroyed during the Irish War of Independence.
Alcock and Brown's Historic Landing: Close by, a striking white aeroplane wing-shaped memorial commemorates the spot where Alcock and Brown crash-landed into Derrigimlagh Bog in 1919, completing the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic. This poignant site underscores the area’s deep connections to trans-Atlantic history.

After a day of exploration, relax in the Connemara Sands Spa and enjoy dinner at the Sands restaturant featuring fresh local produce from suppliers and fishermen in the area.