Discover Doolin: A Hidden Gem Beyond the Cliffs

If you’ve ever dreamed of a place where stone walls crisscross green fields, music rises from the mist, and cliffs tumble into the wild Atlantic waters, then Doolin might be calling your name.

Tucked into County Clare’s rugged coastline, this picture-perfect village is more than just a gateway to the Cliffs of Moher. It’s a destination in its own right, full of soul, story, and the kind of charm that lingers long after you’ve left.

Stay Where Literature and Landscapes Meet

Start your stay at Doolin View B&B, perched at the top of a hill with panoramic views stretching out toward the cliffs. It’s lovingly curated, with each room themed after a literary great like Oscar Wilde.

In the morning, you’ll wake to a hearty breakfast with steaming tea, fresh-baked brown bread, eggs, and local sausages – all served with sweeping views and warm conversation. It’s a cozy, soulful base for exploring the village and beyond.

Dine and Dance at the Village Pubs

Just a short stroll from Doolin View, you’ll find two of the liveliest pubs in the west of Ireland.

Pop into McGann’s for a hearty lunch. Their beef stew is rich and slow-cooked to perfection, the kind of meal that settles warmly after a windswept morning walk.

Come nightfall, follow the sounds of laughter and fiddles to McDermott’s. There, you’ll be embraced by trad music most evenings as the locals (and fellow travelers) mingle with you over creamy pints and toe-tapping reels.

Catch the Sunset at Doonagore Castle

For a peaceful close to the day, make your way up to Doonagore Castle either on foot or by car. Pack a few snacks or a thermos of tea and settle in as the sun dips behind the Atlantic.

It will bathe you, the tower, and the green fields in soft golden light. It’s quiet here – just you, the secrets of the tower, and the song of the sea – but it will feel like you’re stepping into a timeless, secret Ireland.

Relax With a Seaweed Soak

After a cliffside hike or long travel day, treat yourself to something delightfully local with a seaweed bath at Wild Atlantic Seaweed Baths. Right on the pier, this mobile bathhouse has warm tubs filled with nutrient-rich Atlantic seaweed.

It’s deeply relaxing and surprisingly silky, a natural spa experience rooted in Irish tradition. We can promise you’ll come out feeling lighter, shimmery, and ready for your next adventure.