Guidebook for North Clare
Shopping
Best salmon ever sold in the visitor centre. Tasting and video about smoking process. Gift and foods, many of them of local origin.
Next door to the visitor centre is the Taste the Atlantic - Salmon Experience which is fairly unique and well worth a visit. It starts with a shadow play depicting the legend of the Salmon of Knowledge, shows authentic news reels in old TV sets, explains wild salmon fishing and modern aquaculture. You can solve jigsaw puzzles and quizzes. Very entertaining.
24 residents recomanen
Burren Smokehouse
Kincora RoadBest salmon ever sold in the visitor centre. Tasting and video about smoking process. Gift and foods, many of them of local origin.
Next door to the visitor centre is the Taste the Atlantic - Salmon Experience which is fairly unique and well worth a visit. It starts with a shadow play depicting the legend of the Salmon of Knowledge, shows authentic news reels in old TV sets, explains wild salmon fishing and modern aquaculture. You can solve jigsaw puzzles and quizzes. Very entertaining.
The Burren Pharmacy & Treatment Rooms
The SquareWell stocked pharmacy with photo printing facilities.
Sightseeing
World famous cliffs with visitor centre. I can show you how to access the other end of the cliffs - at least equally impressive minus the people. Guided cliff walks available.
556 residents recomanen
Cliffs of Moher
World famous cliffs with visitor centre. I can show you how to access the other end of the cliffs - at least equally impressive minus the people. Guided cliff walks available.
Best known dolmen in Ireland, featured also in films. Free access. You'll need a car to get there. Or good walking boots.
8 residents recomanen
Poulnabrone
Best known dolmen in Ireland, featured also in films. Free access. You'll need a car to get there. Or good walking boots.
In the heart of the Burren (protected limestone area with unique fauna/flora/geology/archaeology) - great signposted walks.
167 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional de Burren
2 Church StreetIn the heart of the Burren (protected limestone area with unique fauna/flora/geology/archaeology) - great signposted walks.
The smallest of the 3 islands (Inisheer) is ideal for daytrip. Ferries to go from Doolin, an easy 15 min drive from my house.
102 residents recomanen
Aran Islands
The smallest of the 3 islands (Inisheer) is ideal for daytrip. Ferries to go from Doolin, an easy 15 min drive from my house.
Heritage sie with lots of things to explore like an old tower, artificial prehistoric islands etc.
Walk through Irish history - visit the old castle, the crannog (artificial island) and Brendans boat, a replica of St. Brendans boat with which the saint travelled to North America and back. Very enjoyable.
9 residents recomanen
Craggaunowen
Heritage sie with lots of things to explore like an old tower, artificial prehistoric islands etc.
Walk through Irish history - visit the old castle, the crannog (artificial island) and Brendans boat, a replica of St. Brendans boat with which the saint travelled to North America and back. Very enjoyable.
About an hour away, Bunratty has a lovely folk village, park and castle to explore. A cafe, picnic facilities, and some farm animals make you spend hours here!
161 residents recomanen
Castell de Bunratty i Parc Folklòric
About an hour away, Bunratty has a lovely folk village, park and castle to explore. A cafe, picnic facilities, and some farm animals make you spend hours here!
Die erste Showhöhle der Grafschaft Clare. Mit Café, Farmshop und Raubvogel-Display.
157 residents recomanen
Cova d'Aillwee
Die erste Showhöhle der Grafschaft Clare. Mit Café, Farmshop und Raubvogel-Display.
Impressive cave going 30 m down by a staircase. biggest stalactite in the northern hemisphere. Cafe and gift shop, nature trail with cute little goats.
83 residents recomanen
Cova de Doolin
Impressive cave going 30 m down by a staircase. biggest stalactite in the northern hemisphere. Cafe and gift shop, nature trail with cute little goats.
At the Burren Smokehouse, the Taste the Atlantic - Salmon Experience tells you the story of the Irish salmon, from a shadowplay about the legend of the Salmon of Knowledge, wild salmon fishing to modern aquaculture. Interactive, quizzes, fun. Includes tasting of smoked salmon and a short video about the smoking process.
Taste the Atlantic - The Salmon Experience
Kincora RoadAt the Burren Smokehouse, the Taste the Atlantic - Salmon Experience tells you the story of the Irish salmon, from a shadowplay about the legend of the Salmon of Knowledge, wild salmon fishing to modern aquaculture. Interactive, quizzes, fun. Includes tasting of smoked salmon and a short video about the smoking process.
Lisdoonvarna used to be Ireland's premier spa town where the gentry would go to spend the summer months to "take the [sulphur] water" and check out the opposite sex. From this, the matchmaking festival came into existence.
The spa wells are a bit hidden, a beautiful spot at the southern end of Main Street. With its well maintained park and the historical building, it is a little gem.
The Spa Wells Lisdoonvarna Heritage Centre
Lisdoonvarna used to be Ireland's premier spa town where the gentry would go to spend the summer months to "take the [sulphur] water" and check out the opposite sex. From this, the matchmaking festival came into existence.
The spa wells are a bit hidden, a beautiful spot at the southern end of Main Street. With its well maintained park and the historical building, it is a little gem.
Everything Else
The Burren Wellness Centre
Yoga & Pilates classes, massages, physio therapy available.
Aloha Surf School
Great surf in Fanore! Part of the Burren Ecotourism Network.
Lovely walks within the sanctuary. Pet Farm, cafe.
50 residents recomanen
Burren Nature Sanctuary & Cafe
Lovely walks within the sanctuary. Pet Farm, cafe.
On this lively beach which is very wide when the tide is out, you can swim, surf, kite-surf or just walk or run. Cafés and restaurants are nearby for an after-walk refreshment.
63 residents recomanen
Platja de Lahinch
Ennistymon RoadOn this lively beach which is very wide when the tide is out, you can swim, surf, kite-surf or just walk or run. Cafés and restaurants are nearby for an after-walk refreshment.
Fanore has a lovely and mostly quiet beach with an amazing area of dunes. Well recommended for walking, but also surfing and swimming or even fishing.
17 residents recomanen
Fanore
Fanore has a lovely and mostly quiet beach with an amazing area of dunes. Well recommended for walking, but also surfing and swimming or even fishing.
Lisdoonvarna Library
Kincora RoadThis tiny library must be the smallest in the world!
The ruin of a big abbey in a beautiful valley. Free access 24/7.
13 residents recomanen
Corcomroe Abbey
Corcomroe RoadThe ruin of a big abbey in a beautiful valley. Free access 24/7.
Explore the Burren in a relaxed way - by bike with an electric motor. Guided tours available.
E-Whizz
Main StreetExplore the Burren in a relaxed way - by bike with an electric motor. Guided tours available.
Drinks & Food & Nightlife
The most famous pub in all of County Clare. It has traditional music almost every day of the year. Situated in Doolin, Ireland's trad music capital, on the way to the pier.
54 residents recomanen
Gus O'Connor's Pub
Fisher StreetThe most famous pub in all of County Clare. It has traditional music almost every day of the year. Situated in Doolin, Ireland's trad music capital, on the way to the pier.
Pub from 1865, used to also be a bakery and butter market. Very authentic without trying to be. In summer, musicians often play trad music. Great atmosphere. Most importantly: They brew their own beers: Burren Black (stout), Burren Gold (lager) and Burren Red (red ale). Voted among the top 3 craft breweries in Ireland by Lonely Planet Global Beer Guide.
Also great food!
22 residents recomanen
Roadside Tavern Lisdoonvarna
Kincora RoadPub from 1865, used to also be a bakery and butter market. Very authentic without trying to be. In summer, musicians often play trad music. Great atmosphere. Most importantly: They brew their own beers: Burren Black (stout), Burren Gold (lager) and Burren Red (red ale). Voted among the top 3 craft breweries in Ireland by Lonely Planet Global Beer Guide.
Also great food!
Amazing food in a very relaxed atmosphere with view over Doolin. Listed in the Michelin Guide, on its way to getting its first star. Food doesn't get much better than this.
12 residents recomanen
Oar Restaurant & Rooms
Amazing food in a very relaxed atmosphere with view over Doolin. Listed in the Michelin Guide, on its way to getting its first star. Food doesn't get much better than this.
The Royal Spa has a bar at night and a cafe out front during the day. In summer, people can sit in the back garden.
Royal Spa Hotel & Cafe
Main StreetThe Royal Spa has a bar at night and a cafe out front during the day. In summer, people can sit in the back garden.