Milltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland
Spanish Point is located on the west coast of County Clare in Ireland, and on the famous Wild Atlantic Way. It takes it's name from the unfortunate Spanish who died here in 1588, when many ships of the Spanish Armada were wrecked off the coast of Ireland, during stormy weather.
Spanish Point is one of the best surfing areas in County Clare, surfing enthusiasts are certain to enjoy their stay. The nine hole golf course, literally within a 5-10 min walk from Sheila's View is one of the oldest courses in the county being over 110 years old and affords fantastic views of the rugged coastline. Just beside the Armada Hotel you will also find a great pitch & putt course perfect for children on those long summer evenings.
This is an ideal central location for sight seeing all of County Clare and in fact much of the West Coast of Ireland.
There are lots of opportunities to sample fantastic seafood and other fine cuisine in the area and if you want to try your hand at cooking Berry Lodge Cookery School is just the place.
Spanish Point Beach (750m) is a couple of minutes walk from Sheila's View, as is the Armada Hotel.
The local town of Miltown Malbay, just a 2 mile drive, is renowned for its traditional music and offers a warm welcome to this truly special region. Miltown Malbay offers numerous, pubs, restaurants, supermarkets, bank, post office, church, hair and beauty salons.
Only one hours from Shannon International Airport, Spanish Point is the perfect location to travel around County Clare. Some places of interest include:
• Ennis 30 mins
• Bunratty folk park 1 hour
• Spanish Point Golf Club 5 mins
• Lahinch Golf Club 15 mins
• Doonbeg Golf Club 15 mins
• Cliffs of Moher & the Burren 40min
• Doolin 20 mins
You may also want to consider some of the following tourist attractions, most of which are great fun for all the family.
• Ailwee Caves, Ballyvaughan
• Brian Boru Heritage Centre, Killaloe
• Bunratty Castle, Bunratty
• The Burren Centre, Kilfenora
• The Burren Perfumery ,Carron
• Clare Heritage Centre, Corofin
• Cliffs of Moher
• Craggaunowen, Sixmilebridge
• Dolphin Watching on the Shannon Estuary, Kilrush Creek Marina
• Dolphin Watch, Carrigaholt
• Doolin Cave
• Doolin Crafts Gallery
• Dromoland Castle Golf & Country Club
• Ennis Walking Tours
• Ennis Clare Heritage Centre
• Glor, Irish Music Centre, Ennis
• Knappogue Castle, Quin
• Lahinch Seaworld and Leisure Centre
• Lahinch Surf School
• Michael Cusack Centre, The Burren
• Traditional Irish Night, Bunratty Castle
Being located on the west coast there are a number of beaches within a short walk; Spanish Point or drive; White Strand, Lahinch, Kilkee. All beaches are clean sandy beaches.
For those golfing enthusiasts Spanish Point has its very own 9 hole golf course and also within a 30 -45 min drive you will find Lahinch Championship Course 18 hole, Doonbeg 18 hole, Ennis 18 hole.
The Spanish Point Pitch & Putt course is located 100 meters from the Armada Hotel, also includes a games room and pool tables (seasonal)
For those interested in getting wet, Spanish Point and Lahinch are two of the most popular places for surfing and canoeing in Ireland. During the summer months surfing lessons are available at Spanish Point beach, which has proven to be a great attractions with all the children in our family.
All over the region you will find pubs, bars and hotels where traditional Irish music is played daily.
The Willie Clancy Week - "Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy” is Ireland’s largest traditional music summer school and it is held in Miltown Malbay, the home town of Willie Clancy, one of the most famous traditional Irish musicians. Now affectionately called “the Wille Week”, this school runs from the first Saturday in July right through the week finishing on the following Sunday. It has been held annually since 1973. This is a gathering of the cream of Irish musicians, singers, songwriters and dancers where one thousand students take classes on their chosen craft from the best teachers and experts available. It is possible to attend activities as diverse as reed making workshops for pipes, concertina classes or lessons in the famous Clare set dance. This is truly a great week of entertainment for any music lover.
