Shannon Airport 59 min
Doolin Ferry (15 min) Seasonal ferry service (Mar–Oct) from Doolin to the Aran Islands, plus Cliffs of Moher tours. Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark UNESCO Global Geopark (17 min) Nature preserve with many unique geological formations, including caves & a massive stalactite. The Burren Perfumery (29 min) Rustic headquarters of a family perfume company, with a tea room, herb garden & a blending area. Doolin Cave (8 min) Tours of conserved limestone caves housing a record-breaking 7.3 metre long stalactite. Burren National Park (26 min) Lunar-like landscape of rock and cliffs with 7 walking trails, woodland, otters, mink and lizards. Corcomroe Abbey (30 min) Stone ruins of a stately 13th-century Cistercian monastery in the countryside with a cemetery. O'Brien's Tower (17 min) Stone observation tower built in 1835 on a clifftop overlooking the ocean & the Aran Islands. Lahinch Golf Club (19 min) Renowned golf club established in 1892 with 2 18-hole links courses & sweeping Atlantic views. Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations (24 min) Ruins of a medieval stone ring fort featuring a visitor center, a cafe & sheepdog demonstrations. Galway Bay (24 min) Stone Age tomb marking a mass grave and built with huge rocks in a table formation. Cliffs of Moher (17 min) Dramatic seaside cliffs featuring an 18-km. hiking path, O'Brien's Tower and a visitor centre. Aillwee Cave (20 min) Atmospheric cave and passage network with guided tours, plus farm and craft shops and birds of prey. Inisheer (2 hr 51) This quaint island is known for its fertile landscape & sweeping views of the Cliffs of Moher. Burren Centre (11 min) Quaint place offering visitor information & local history exhibits, plus a craft shop & tea rooms. |