Explore Clare Coast and Beaches

County Clare boundaries are much defined by water. To the southeast is the River Shannon, Ireland's longest river, and to the south is the Shannon Estuary. The border to the northeast is defined by Lough Derg which is the third largest lake on Ireland. To the west is the Atlantic Ocean, and to the north is Galway Bay.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 10 beaches in Clare. You can even take a look at our list of Clare dog friendly beaches or even our Ireland Blue Flag beach list.

Clare Coast Map

Clare Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

History and heritage

Quin Abbey

Quin Abbey, is a ruined Franciscan abbey founded around 1402 although occupies a site of a former Anglo-Norman de Clare fortress that was built after 1278. The remains of the fortress are still visible as they were incorporated into the abbey, Although mostly roofless, the structure of the abbey is well preserved and a visitor centre is located near the Read more…
History and heritage

Caherconnell Stone Fort

Caherconnell is a medieval, exceptionally well-preserved stone ringfort, features a circular drystone enclosure wall with a diameter of 42 metres. Walls are up to 3 metres thick and up to 3 metres high although the amount of loose stones suggests a larger original height. The Caherconnell Visitor Centre is open daily from mid March to late October. Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Scattery Island

Scattery Island sits in the Shannon Estuary, just off the coast of Kilrush, County Clare. The island is home to a lighthouse, a ruined monastery, an Irish round tower and the remains of an artillery battery. To get to the island you will need to take a ferry from Kilrush Marina, and the ferries run between May and September. Read more…
Beach

Whitestrand Doonbeg Beach

Whitestrand beach a sandy beach in an area of ecological importance and a special area of conversation. Read more…
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Doughmore Strand Beach

Doughmore Strand is a sandy beach backed by sand dunes and the Trump International Golf Links Resort. The beach can get a good atlantic swell and is thus popular with surfers but swimming can be hazardess. No facilities other than a car park, the closest available are in the village of Doonbeg. Read more…
Beach

Cappa Beach

Cappa beach a small rocky beach good for bird watching with a pier and a harbour. Read more…
Beach

Spanish Point Beach

Spanish Point beach is sandy and is one of the more popular surfing beaches in County Clare. Spanish point is named after the Spanish who died here in 1588, when ships of the Spanish Armada were wrecked during stormy weather. Read more…
Beach

Mountshannon Beach

Mountshannon is a small lakeside bathing area located on Lough Derg. This is a freshwater lake. Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher rise 120 metres (390 ft) above the Atlantic Ocean at Hag’s Head and reach a maximum height of 214 metres (702 ft) just north of O’Brien’s Tower. the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience is built into a hillside approaching the cliffs to be sympathetic to the environment. Charges apply and include parking with money helping conservation Read more…
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Kilrush lifeboat station

Kilrush lifeboat station as establishes in 1995 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station is open by appointment only. Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Aillwee Cave

Aillwee Cave is a cave system of over a kilometre of passages leading into the heart of the Burren mountainside. The cave was discovered in 1944 by a local farmer but was not explored and mapped until late 1970’s when he told people about it. Features of the cave include an underground river and a waterfall as well as some Read more…
Beach

Whitestrand Beach

Whitestrand beach is a small sandy beach with a rocky shoreline. Read more…
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