With miles and miles of unspoiled coastline and the Western Shore of the River Shannon at their disposal, the West Clare region is a waterlover's mecca. Brave watergoers challenge the Atlantic swell all year round, while for the less adventurous of us can avail in the various Sea Centres scattered in West Clare and surrounding counties.

The dramatic Atlantic coastline of West Clare provides watersports facilities of every kind and attracts enthusiasts from All over.

Yachtsmen and anglers, sailboats, cruisers, windsurfers, divers and skiers are all provided for, making the West Clare region a veritable paradise for anyone interested in watersports.

To name but one of the various sea-side resorts scattered all around the West Clare region:

Kilkee as one of Ireland's leading tourist resorts, is a charming and picturesque seaside town that retains much of the Victorian ambience of the 19th century. The beach sweeps in a grand semi-circular curve in front of the town and it's smooth
clean and firm sands, washed daily by the Atlantic tides, afford excellent bathing, always in perfect safety. Bathing and swimming may be enjoyed at all stages of the tide.

Great thrills can be experienced by the dare devils at New Found Out, situated just outside Kilkee. At this nerve wrecking bathing place, diving boards have been provided, for those, who wish to take a leap of faith from heights up to 45 feet (13m)
into the the open sea.