Ballyvaughan is a small Irish harbor and town in County Clare, on the south shore of Galway Bay. Ballyvaughan is surrounded by a great expanse of rocky landscape, or Burren, and is generally described as one of the most picturesque locations in Ireland. It's a typical Irish Market village, with a mixture of old and new. The views are stunning; it's pretty hard to find anything anywhere without a view of some sort. You can easily get around on foot or bicycle, which are readily available for hire by the day or week at several shops in the village. There are a variety of cottage stay bed and breakfasts, self-catering apartments, and modern hotels. There are several local pubs and, many many artisans selling hand made art.
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