There is nothing more refreshing and invigorating than a walk
along the ocean, with the winds sweeping in from the Atlantic. Clare
with its long and rugged coastline has a variety of uncrowded
beaches or safe sandy coves for the walker. Kilkee and Lahinch are
the two premier seaside resorts with magnificent golden beaches and
numerous attractions to suit all ages. Bishop's Quarter at
Ballyvaughan, Fanore, White Strand and Spanish Point are other main
beaches. Continuing south along the Clare coast, in addition to
Kilkee, Seafield at Quilty and the White Strands at Doonbeg are
ideal for walking.
Ireland's only resident group of over 100 bottlenose dolphins
live in the Shannon Estuary. The magnificent dolphins can be
observed, on most days, feeding, travelling and playing. They can be
viewed from the boats that undertake special tours and every
encounter with the dolphins is different, determined by the dolphins
themselves. Boats operate from Dolphin Watch, Carrigaholt Pier and
Kilrush Creek Marina throughout the summer. (The trips last
approximately 2 hours)
The Burren is noted for its many chartered caves for experienced
and well equipped pot-holers. For example, Poll na Gollum near
Ballyvaughan, has nearly 12 km of charted passageways available to
the experienced caver.
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