Where can I ride camels in the Canary Islands?

Camel rides are available in several locations — the Maspalomas dunes in Gran Canaria, Mount Teide National Park in Tenerife, and the Timanfaya volcano area in Lanzarote are the most popular. Rides typically last 20–40 minutes.

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Camel Riding in Kilronan

Kilronan, Inishmore (Aran Islands)

⏱ 30 minutes

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About this experience

Camel Riding in Kilronan is a guided camel trek along the coastal paths of Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. The activity operates from Kilronan village, offering a unique way to view the island's limestone terraces and Atlantic cliffs. Each ride lasts approximately 30 minutes and includes a safety briefing and a handler leading the camel.

What to expect

Ride a camel for 30 minutes along the island's coastal track, with views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Cliffs of Moher on a clear day.
The tour includes a safety briefing, a helmet, and a trained handler who leads the camel at a walking pace.
Suitable for adults and children over 5 years, with a maximum weight limit of 100 kg per rider.
You will pass by the ruins of a 19th-century stone cottage and a small seal colony on the nearby rocks.
Photographs are taken by the staff during the ride, and you can purchase printed photos at the end of the session.
The activity operates daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with departures every 30 minutes from the Kilronan harbour car park.