Tucked neatly behind the Cliffs of Moher at the edge of the Burren is a tiny village called Doolin. Made famous by its traditional music, this village is the meeting grounds for hundreds, if not thousands, who come to learn to play traditional Irish instruments, learn to sing and learn to speak Irish, as well as soak up traditional Irish culture over a few pints in one of the traditional pubs.

Some of the famous landmarks include Gus O'Connor's Pub, The Doolin Music Shop (photo below) and Doonagore Castle. A particularly special place is Doolin Point, which isn't so much a beach as it is a miracle of Mother Nature.

Crossing the little bridge at the Music Shop and following the narrow road out to the point visitors can take the Aran Island Ferry out to one of the Aran Islands in the summer months. But this isn't the only feature. Here, giant limestone slabs decend into the sea in giant steps.

It took more than a few centuries to create this marvelous ocean front where thick layers of weathered limestone has evolved into a stair-like effect. Like steps made for a giant, these layers stretch across the coastline, disappearing into the frothy waves (photos above).

One can see the immense size of these slabs immediately when stood next to. So it's all the more amazing to see some of these slab resting at odd angles, as if the waves just tossed them up onto the shore.

Doolin Music Shop