Things to do
Activities and leisure options are extensive! All of them can be enjoyed against the dramatic natural backdrops around . But also those who are not so eager to engage in the many active and passive pursuits available will enjoy the peace and tranquility, the flora and fauna and the ever changing Irish skies.
Golfing
The renowned golf courses of Lahinch are less than 30 Minutes away! But Clare has many more golf courses ...in Ennis, Dromoland, East Clare ; in Doonbeg, Spanish Point, Kilrush & Kilkee!
Walking & Hiking
The village is growing in popularity as the focal point for such renowned walking tours as the 'Burren Way', which is a 40km trail to Lahinch across the Burren mountains. 
The green roads are the old Burren
roads and are perfect
to explore this landscape on short and long walks. Guided walking tours through the Burren region, to suit all tastes, can be arranged locally.
Discovering the Flora of the Burren
The Burren offer an abundant diversity of flowers and plants, never planted by man. Many of these are botanists delight. Among the most exotic and unexpected is the Mountain Aven, 
whose main habitat is northern Scandinavia and the Spring Gentian, whose natural home is in the slopes of the
Alps. A near neighbour is the Maidenhair Fern, a stranger from the Mediterranean cosily nurtured
in the sparse damp
soil in the warm shelter of the Fissures.
Cycling
Cycling on the small burren roads offers much better impressions and views of the remarkable landscape than you'd get through a car window! Cycles can be hired locally!
Watersports
The latest addition to amenities in the area is the Burren Dive and Watersports Centre in the village which caters for all lovers of the sea. Fishing is possible from the pier and from various other spots all along the coast. The Lickeen Fishing co-op has more information on game & course fishing in the area.
More
to see:
Corcomroe Abbey is just one of the many medieval ruins in the area. The remains of the cistercian abbey dates from the 14th or 15th century. The excellent masonry features delicate floral ornamentation
Kilmacduagh Abbey & Round Tower in Co.Galway, is less than 30 mins away, as well as Dysert O'Dea (famous Castle, Abbey, High Cross, Battle Field) near Corofin
Ailwee Cave is one of the very few of the many thousands of ancient caves beneath the karst-landscape of the Burren and only 10 mins. from Ballyvaughan
Poulnabrone Dolmen ( see picture on front page), the most famous of all Irish dolmens is only 10 mins. away