Two new hotels, the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren Coast, have opened for business over the past year. Strategically located on the spectacular Co. Clare coast, at either end of the Burren, they provide us with ideal accommodation for short breaks in Co. Clare in autumn and spring.
In autumn we enjoy the bracing Atlantic breezes from the heights of the dramatic Cliffs of Moher and the distinctive taste of the Atlantic at the Burren Smoke House, while in springtime we join local guides when the landscape come alive with unique flora.
Autumn
Day 1 Sunday
We leave Belfast at 9.00am and drive south to our hotel on the Co. Clare coast.
We spend the morning at the majestic Cliffs of Moher, travelling around the coast via Black Head for a visit to the Burren Smoke House at Lisdoonvarna to see and taste the traditional Irish Smoked Salmon, with lunch at adjoining Curtin’s Roadside Tavern.
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3 - Tuesday
The tour based in the Cliffs of Moher Hotel (7 Oct) spends a day in historic Ennis today, while there is a trip to Galway city for those staying at the Burren Coast Hotel (14 Oct).
Day
4 - Wednesday
Both tours travel into the Burren today, with visits to the excellent Visitors’ Centre at Kilfenora, Poulnabrone Dolmen and finally the famous Aillwee Caves.
Day
5 - Thursday
We leave Co. Clare this morning and return north to Belfast, arriving back at the Europa Buscentre around 6.00pm.
Spring
Day 1 Sunday
We leave Belfast at 9.00am and drive south to our hotel on the Co. Clare coast.
On this Spring tour we are joined by local experts on both Monday and Tuesday as we explore the unique Burren landscape, its rocks, its coastline, including the Cliffs of Moher and, most notable at this time of year, its fantastic wild flowers.
Day 4 Wednesday
The tour based in the Cliffs of Moher Hotel (4th May) spends a day in historic Ennis today, while there is a trip to Galway city for those staying at the Burren Coast Hotel (11th May).
Day 5 Thursday
We leave Co. Clare this morning and return north to Belfast, arriving back at the Europa Buscentre around 6.00pm.
Some walking over uneven ground is involved, especially on the Spring tour. Please bring suitable footwear and clothing.
