Abalone farm tour and tasting with coastal seaweed walk. Guided. 2 hours

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(4 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy a tour of this modern aquaculture farm and a tasting of fresh seafood dishes that makes use of the seafood grown on the farm as well as fresh local ingredients.
Explore the wild and rugged Atlantic coastline along the shores Galway bay during a unique guided tour focused on seaweed and aquaculture. Set out on a coastal shore walk and foraging tour to learn about and taste edible sea weeds and sea herbs. Tour the abalone farm with your knowledgable guide, learning about sustainable aquaculture farming and see the different sea creatures grown in tanks. Visitors also get an opportunity to tray the sea urchin roe when in season and to shuck their own abalone. After this taste several dishes with seafood grown on the farm and include freshly prepared abalone and seaweed dishes to enjoy with a view of Cashla Bay. Visitors are welcome to bring their own bottle of wine to accompany the food, should they want.

What's Included

Guided coastal shore foraging walk
Guided abalone farm tour
Dishes prepared with seafood grown on the farm including seaweed salads, sashimi and cooked abalone.
Alcoholic Beverages
Please note: Own transport required to tour meet/start point

Meeting and pickup

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Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    Explore the wild and rugged Atlantic coastline in Connemara, County Galway during a unique guided tour focused on seaweed and aquaculture. Set out on a coastal shore walk and foraging tour to learn about and taste edible sea weeds and sea herbs. Visit the abalone farm, learning about sustainable aquaculture farming and see the different sea creatures grown in tanks. Visitors also get an opportunity to tray the sea urchin roe when in season and to shuck their own abalone. After this taste several dishes freshly prepared with seafood grown on the farm which include delicious seaweed salads, sashimi abalone and cooked abalone,followed by tea or coffee and home-made seaweed cookies. Visitors are welcome to bring their own bottle of wine to accompany the food, should they want.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Ireland Wild Escapes

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Walking Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Nature Walks
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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