Watersports
Our beaches
- White Strand, Doonbeg
Popular 'Blue Flag' Beach - sign posted from Doonbeg village. - Seafield,Quilty
Long sandy beach west of Seafield pier... - Spanish Point
South-West of Miltown Malbay: Sandy beach, safe swimming at the northern end close to the rocks. Guard on duty in season. - White Strand Miltown Malbay
Sandy, protected beach, north of Spanish Point and west of Miltown; Campsite is close by - Lahinch
popular long sandy beach, surfing - Kilkee
Popular sheltered sandy beach - Shannon Estuary
Several small Beaches and Swimming possibilities
Surfing
Doughmore Strand, Lahinch Beach and the Spanish Point Area are famous among surfers for their waves, rolling in from the atlantic. Surf Shops and Schools in Lahinch. For information on surfing in Doughmore and across the rest of the Island, see irishsurfer.com, the irish surfing community website
Canoeing
The River Shannon is best for lake canoeing; sea canoeists and canoe surfers find some of Europe's best sites along our west coast. There are approved canoe centers.
Diving
The quality of the water makes our coastal
waters a paradise for subaqua divers!
Averaging underwater visibility is over
12 metres!
Sailing
The Shannon Estuary and, most notably Lough Derg in East Clare are sought-after places to sail. The Kilrush Marina offers Yacht harbouring and chartering possibilities.
