The Burren is a unique and captivating region located on the western coast of Ireland, in County Clare. It is famous for its wild beauty and lush landscape, making it one of the most enchanting destinations on the island.

What makes the Burren so special is its extraordinary geology. The region is primarily composed of a vast area of limestone rocks, created by ancient tropical seas and shaped by time and erosion. This has resulted in a landscape characterized by steep hills, deep gorges, karstic dolines, and an abundance of cracks and fissures.

Despite its barren appearance, the Burren is surprisingly rich in flora and fauna. Despite the arid and rocky conditions, the crevices in the limestone terrain provide a unique habitat for a wide variety of plants,[Read more]

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Barren Burren

[July, 2011] This is a view of Burren in Ireland. Burren is an area with ground of limestone. No tenderness here. The structure far away is a kind of ancient tomb. It used to be…

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