Lonely Planet has selected Killary Fjord in Connemara as one of the world's top travel destinations for 2027, The Irish Times reports. The Galway site appears in the guidebook publisher's annual Best in Travel list, which this year highlights 50 destinations worldwide, according to CNN.
The Irish Times describes Killary Fjord as a standout entry on the list. RTÉ reports that the Galway location features in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2027 selection, while Independent.ie calls the Irish beauty spot "criminally undersung" in its coverage of the announcement.
The inclusion places the western Ireland fjord alongside other named destinations for the coming year. The Guardian reports that Byron Bay's "daggier neighbour" in Australia also earned a spot on the same 2027 list, indicating the range of locations Lonely Planet has chosen to spotlight.
The Best in Travel list is published annually by Lonely Planet and is used by travellers planning trips for the year ahead. Being named to it typically draws increased attention to the destinations selected.
For Killary Fjord, the recognition puts a Connemara landmark in front of a global audience of potential visitors. Further details on the full 2027 list and its regional breakdown are expected to follow as coverage of the announcement continues.
