beach in Clare, Ireland

Fanore Beach

A Blue Flag strand in the Burren where limestone hills meet sand dunes known locally as the Rabbit Warren.

Worth the wander

Fanore is a Blue Flag sandy beach on the Burren coast of County Clare, between Doolin and Ballyvaughan, with an extensive dune system around the mouth of the Caher River known as the Rabbit Warren. It is popular with swimmers, surfers and walkers, with the limestone hills of the Burren rising behind it.

Quick answers

Cost: Free
Time and distance: long sandy strand with dune system
Parking: Free car park adjacent to the beach

Find your way

Fanore, Co. Clare (N67 between Doolin and Ballyvaughan)