Ballyvaughan
Baile Uí Bheacháin
A small coastal fishing village on the northern shore of the Burren, with a little harbour, pubs, and seafood restaurants, making it a base for exploring the north of the region.
Baile Uí Bheacháin sits on the southern shore of Galway Bay, backed by the limestone hills of the Burren. It is the transport and accommodation hub for the northern Burren. The village is very small, with a stone harbour, several traditional pubs, and restaurants famous for local oysters and smoked salmon. There's a small farmers' market on weekends.
Black Head Coast Road, Aillwee Cave, Poulnabrone Dolmen, and Corcomroe Abbey are all within 15 km. The drive from Galway takes about an hour, and there is a summer bus service.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Aillwee Cave
- Poulnabrone Dolmen
- Flaggy Shore
- Caherconnell Stone Fort
- Corcomroe Abbey
- Black Head Coast Road (R477)
- Burren Perfumery
- Leamaneh Castle