Beautiful sandy beach right by the Armada Hotel. Perfect for walks or swimming (if you can brave the cold water!). Named after the Spanish Armada shipwrecks of 1588.

Scenic 9-hole links course right on the coast. Walking distance from the hotel.

Expertly guided cycling tours for up to six people are available right by the Armada Hotel, offering a different way to explore the landscape. Perfect for all skill levels with bikes and gear provided.

~15 mins away from the hotel. Lahinch Golf Club is home to two links courses.

The Old Course is a bucket list round and consistently rated as a top course in Ireland. We highly recommend booking tee times well in advance as spots fill up fast, especially in late May.

The Castle Course is the more accessible option and tee times are much easier to come by.

~15 mins away from the hotel, Lahinch is a long-time hub for surfing on the Wild Atlantic Way with several surf schools on site.

~30 mins away from the hotel. One of Ireland's most iconic natural wonders, with dramatic 200m drops straight into the Atlantic.

~30 mins away from the hotel. Three rugged, windswept islands known for their dramatic limestone landscapes and stone forts. The easiest way to get there is the Doolin Ferry.

~30 mins away from the hotel. Soak in a private wooden barrel filled with hot water and locally harvested seaweed, with views stretching out toward the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands.

~35 mins away from the hotel. Home to the longest free-hanging stalactite in the Northern Hemisphere, hidden beneath the Burren landscape.

~45 mins away from the hotel. An otherworldly limestone landscape unlike anywhere else in Ireland, dotted with ancient ruins, rare wildflowers, and sweeping coastal views.

Located inside the Armada Hotel. Upscale dining with excellent seafood and wine selection.

~5 mins away from the hotel. Traditional pub famous for its live music and trad sessions with some of Ireland's finest having played here.

~5 mins away from the hotel. A much-loved local pub and restaurant on the main street in Miltown Malby. Great for a casual dinner or a pint by the fire.

~10 mins away from the hotel. Everything from Hugo's is made from sourdough, and it has become one of the most talked-about stops on the West Coast. Reviewers routinely call it one of Ireland's best bakeries!

~15 mins away from the hotel. Popular breakfast and brunch spot with a healthy menu.

~15 mins away from the hotel. The oldest bar in Lahinch, established in 1873. An old-school traditional Irish pub with stone floors and open fires.

~15 mins away from the hotel. Pub food specializing in seafood options.

~25 mins away from the hotel. A legendary Clare pub in the heart of the Burren.