Fanore Beach, Co. Clare
Located approximately 1 hour from Galway City, Fanore Beach offers a scenic drive. Allow some extra travel time during peak season to ensure a smooth journey to your surf adventure.
GPS: 53°07’02.9, -9°17’10.0
Bus Eireann run up to 6 buses per day, from Galway. So it’s easy to get the bus out to us, surf for a few hours and catch the evening bus back to Galway in the afternoon.
Bus number 350 bus services Fanore, and can also bring you out to the Cliffs of Moher.
You can get train times from Dublin to Galway here, or to get the bus from Dublin to Galway try www.citylink.ie.
The journey from Dublin to Fanore Beach takes approximately 3 hours by car.
Shannon Airport is the nearest major airport to Fanore Beach, approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes away by car.
Sustainable transport
We are located in a really special, sensitive area and so we encourage you to explore The Burren with more sustainable transport options that lesson our impact on the environment.
Opt for bike hire to pedal through this stunning landscape, or hop on local buses for convenient travel. Embark on ferry adventures for exploring The Cliffs of Moher and The Aran Islands. Plus, with car charging points available, electric vehicles are welcome. Let's preserve this natural wonder while journeying through it sustainably. Check this link for transport options around The Burren.
Visit Fanore and Clare
The beach is surrounded by immense and breathtaking scenery with no big building developments and tourist hoards.
Fanore is located right in the heart of the Burren, an area that recently received the highly coveted UNESCO Geopark Status.
