We are pleased to present a new Solo Travel Destination Post from Tim, a member of the Solo Travel Society on Facebook. Tim is from the United States and submitted the following report about Lisdoonvarna. Do you have a solo travel destination that you would like to recommend? Submit your description here, along with a few photos, and share it with fellow travelers!
Solo travel rating: 1 (1 is easiest, 3 is most difficult. Please see chart below)
Languages spoken: English, Irish Gaelic
Hiking the Burren
Reasons to Visit Lisdoonvarna
Lisdoonvarna is a perfect springboard for exploring County Clare. It is a quintessential Irish town with an amazing music scene and it sports many great pubs. It sits nestled in farm land but just a short drive away are the Cliffs of Moher, the musical capital of Doolin, the culturally rich city of Galway, the striking Aran Islands, great surf beaches, and the remarkable Burren. It has just the right balance of central location and quiet town.
There are plenty of B&Bs in the area (AirBnB and small hotels) to accommodate the huge influx of people for the yearly Singles Festival. Even with this, Lisdoonvarna is usually a quiet and unassuming town even in the peak of summer.
There is nothing like coming back from a long day exploring the coast and the Burren to enjoy a nice meal of locally caught smoked fish and then settling into a comfy seat in the local pub (my favorite is The Roadside Tavern) and enjoying a pint of the black stuff while you chat with the locals and enjoy the traditional music.
Solo Travel Destination Rating System
Safety – 1 (1 very safe, 2 safe in most areas, 3 be cautious at all times.)
Language – 1 (1 English is first language, 2 English speakers easy to find, 3 English speakers rare)
Navigation – 1 (1 easy to navigate by transit or car, 2 poor transit, car necessary, 3 not easy to get around)
Culture – 1 (1 Similar to North America or Western Europe, 2 Different from above but relaxed and easy, 3 Challenging)
Average Rating – 1 (1 is easiest, 3 is most difficult)
