8 days in The Burren Itinerary
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Doolin — 7 nights
A world-famous center of traditional Irish music, Doolin occupies a dramatic location on Ireland's windblown Atlantic coast.Explore Doolin's surroundings by going to Ballyvaughan (Bishop's Quarter, Aillwee Cave, &more), Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations (in Caherconnell) and Carran (Michael Cusack Centre & Burren Perfumery). There's lots more to do: Head underground at Doolin Cave, admire the natural beauty at Caher Bridge Garden, play a few rounds at Doolin Pitch & Putt, and stroll around Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark.
For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Doolin road trip planner.
Dublin to Doolin is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Doolin are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive back home.
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The Burren travel guide
The Burren gets its name from an anglicized version of the Irish word "Boireann," which translates to "rocky place." Showcasing giant slabs of exposed limestone with little to no soil cover, the landscape provides a sharp contrast to Ireland's lush green fields. Between the jagged angles of rock run small streams and varied fauna fills in the gaps between the stony outcroppings. The mixture of arctic, Mediterranean, and alpine plants all growing in the rocky ground make the Burren a distinctive place to visit.
