Roundstone enjoys an unparalleled view of the Twelve Bens and is bordered by the vast Atlantic ocean. Roundstone is situated in the heart of Connemara, and is one of the oldest fishing villages on the west coast, and is an area of much natural beauty, as well as being the birth place and inspiration for much of Ireland's artistic creations. It has also been described many times as a "botanist's delight" as many wild flowers, rare to this country, are found in the area known as Errisbeg. In Roundstone you will find a busy little harbour, where local fishermen prepare and return with the day's catches of lobster, crayfish, crab and mackerel, plus a variety of other fish. Dogs Bay and Gorteen Beach, set back and filled with the clearest Atlantic water can be enjoyed in this area (3km from Roundstone). Not only can the beaches be enjoyed from the swimmers and other aquatic water sports point of view, but to those that are interested, the sand is pure white as it is not formed of quartz grain but of shells exclusively.