Crab Island is a famous surfing location for the advanced surfer. Takes a bit of getting to with a paddle of some 200 metres across a channel and around the island which keeps this location only for the few dedicated surfers. If you don’t want the long paddle then Doolin Bay itself can provide some lesser but good waves. Read more…
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…
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…
The beach is at the sea-front of Lahinch town and is one of the best sandy beaches in the west of Ireland. The beach is popular and can get busy during peak times and you will have surf tuition groups in the sea. This area is also good for coastal walks. The beach is excellent for surfing and particularly good Read more…
Fanore beach is a sandy beach on the Atlantic coast of Ireland backed by large areas of sand dunes known as the “Rabbit Warren”, and at low tide, you have exposed limestone. This beach is an unspoilt beach located in the heart of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Global Geopark that makes this particularly interesting to botanists. Facilities at Read more…
