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Kinvara tourist & visitor information
Kinvara is located on the northern edge of the Burren on the road from Ballyvaughan to Galway. Kinvara has a good selection of Bed and Breakfasts and there are a number of hotels closeby. There are a number of self catering cottages and apartments in the area. There is a lively nightlife in the town during the tourist season and the locals are friendly and happy to chat to all their visitors. There are two big festivals each year in Kinvara "Fla na gCuach" is held in April to welcome the first cuckoo and the advent of the Summer. "Crinniu na mBaid" (The gathering of the boats) commenerates Kinvara's historic trading ties to the Aran Islands and Connemarra. This festival is held every year in August. If your interested in hill walking or guided cycling or walking tours there are a number of local resources and guides in the area. If golf is your passion a trip to Lahinch is a must though you will need to book well in advance to get a tee time during the season.If you have time a short hop out to the Aran Islands via the ferry from Doolin or Liscannor is a very enjoyable day trip.
There are a number of interesting tourist sites and visitor attractions in the immediate surrounds of Kinvara. If you have time Caherconnell Stone Fort (below) is an interesting and unique chance to examine life in the Burren past and present.
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