Fanore
About Fanore
Fanore is a beautiful Blue Flag beach on the Burren coast of north Clare, a sweep of golden sand backed by some of the finest dunes in the west, with the limestone hills of the Burren rising behind. Lifeguarded in summer, it is a favourite for surfing, swimming and dune walks, with reliable Atlantic waves drawing surfers of all levels. The mix of sand, machair and Burren landscape makes it one of Clare's most scenic strands.
Get directions to the car park
This opens the verified car-park pin — never the beach itself or a mid-route point.
📍 Get directions to the car park
Pin confirmed at 53.1181, -9.2852. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Safe
- Surfing — Intermediate
- Walking — Good walk (1–3km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Facilities
- Toilets — Yes
- Car park — Free
- Disabled access — Yes
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Clare County Council and Fáilte Ireland. Source.
Water quality
EPA classification: Excellent (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.
Where to stay nearby
Accommodation near this beach coming soon — we are building our Clare guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Clare guide is built.
Nearby walks
Coastal walking routes from IrishWalks.ie will appear here soon.
Audio story
A 60–90 second audio story of this beach is coming to AudioToursIreland.ie.
Nearby golf
Coastal golf courses within 15km from GolfIreland.ie will appear here.