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Lisdoonvarna in North
Clare is a popular holiday resort on the edge of The Burren. The
town is famous for its music and festivals. In September each year
one of Europe's largest matchmaking events is held in the town
attracting thousands of romantic hopefuls, bachelor farmers and
accompanying revellers. The month-long event is an important tourist
attraction. The current matchmaker is Willie Daly, a fourth
generation matchmaker.
Lisdoonvarna is also Ireland's best known spa town. The famous
Victorian Spa Complex and Health Centre is set in an attractive
parkland setting. It is the only active spa centre in Ireland. The
waters contain magnesia, iodine and iron and are reputed to have
health restoration properties. The Spa's therapeutic mineral waters
have been dispensed here since the 18th century. The Centre features
sulphur baths, massage, wax treatments and saunas. The Victorian
Pump House is open daily
Lisdoonvarna is an ideal base to explore North Clare and The Burren
region. Just north of the village the land rises sharply which
affords fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding areas including
a wonderful view over the valley of Ballyvaghan. In the village the
Burren Smokehouse Visitors Centre, established in 1995, showcases
traditional smoking methods of locally caught fish and also other
local gourmet products and crafts.
Doolin is just 6km away from Lisdoonvara and is a delightful small
seaside village famed for its traditional Irish Music and from where
you can catch the ferry to the Aran Islands. The Famous Cliffs of
Moher are just up the coast, and 9 miles north west of Lisdoonvarna
is the beautiful Fanore Strand with its amazing sand dunes, ideal
for swimming and beach picnics. Other activities in the area include
fishing, horse riding, and superb golf at nearby Lahinch and Doonbeg. |
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Lisdoonvarna Holiday Homes - County Clare, Ireland