Lisdoonvarna visitor & tourist information
Lisdoonvarna is located on the western side of the Burren on the road from Ballyvaughan to Ennistymoon. Lisdoonvarna 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. Lisdoonvarna is famous far and wide for it's match making and music festivals. The match making continues every year in September and people come from all over the world in the hopes of finding love or perhaps just form the festival atmosphere that abounds in this town in September.
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 Lisdoonvarna. 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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