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The Burren
The Burren is a unique place with unique nature in the west of Ireland. It covers an area of almost 300 square kilometers in County Clare. The Burren is bordered by the magnificent Galway Bay in the north and the Atlantic Ocean in the west.
The Burrenīs is famous for its rare and diverse Flora. The Burren contains flowering plants such as the blue spring gentian, a flower of the high alpine slopes, and the maidenhair fern which is can normally be found in mediterranean climate zones.
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Ballyvaughan
Ballyvaughan Village is situated in the Burren, Co. Clare and is an ideal location for discovering the botanical riches of this unique limestone landscape. The Burren is renowned for its archaeology. Ballyvaughan is surrounded by megalithic tombs such as Poulnabrone Dolmen, Celtic ring forts, medieval churches and castles. From Ballyvaughan visitors can explore this unique landscape by car or bicycle or by hiking over its many hills. The Karst terrain hides caves and caverns, such as Aillwee Caves, which is open to the public all year round.
The beaches and coastline around Ballyvaughan are ideal for swimming, kayaking, boating and are rich fishing grounds.
The village and its surrounds offer fine restaurants for dining and pubs where regular traditional Irish music sessions can be enjoyed.
Ballyvaughan is located within half an hours drive from the following:
- The Aillwee Caves - A famous visitor attraction.
- Lisdoonvarna - Famous for its matching making festival.
- Ennistymon - Famous as a Market Town.
- Lahinch - Renowned for its long sandy beaches, surfing, golfing and Sea World.
- Cliffs of Moher - A famous visitor attraction.
- Fanore - Voted in the top five beaches in Ireland.
- Doolin - Famous for its traditional Irish music sessions.
- Both Galway City and Ennis are 35 Km from Ballyvaughan.