beaches galway

During the summer, the lake, with its cool, clear water fed from underground springs is a popular venue with locals and visitors. The Long Point with its car parks, changing and toilet facilities, is an excellent and safe place for swimming. An alternative site for younger children is the shallow sandy area at Coorheen. Because of its size, the lake is an excellent stretch of water for sailboarding and canoeing.

Boats can be hired by the day and offer an ideal opportunity to explore th...

Traught is a blue flag beach with a difference! It is part of the Special Area of Conservation called the Galway Bay Complex.
Along with having a great surf, sandy shore and a small area of dunes, the beach is also of special interest for waterfowl.
This beach is for everyone!...

Salthills and Silverstrand are located just outside Galway city centre. These have both been awarded a blue flag so you can be assured of clean safe waters no matter which one you visit.
Salthill has been one of Irelands top seaside resorts for over 30 years now! It always manages to retain its blue flag and you can be assured that its waters are really clean! Salthill is more than just a beach – surrounding it you’ll find areas to camp, caravans to rent and loads of amusements, shops a...

An Tra Mor is a sandy blue flag beach located just outside Inverin in Galways Gaeltact - Connemara.
Why not take a dip in the cool Atlantic sea, or perhaps you'd prefer to explore the beaches dunes and interesting hideaways....

Tra an Doilin can be found in an area of great natural beauty in an Ceathru Rua. The blue flag beach is noted for its very fine coral. The beach is lifeguarded throughout the bathing season.
Looking for somewhere to do some water sports? Look no further as this is an excellent area to bring snorkellers and novice divers, whilst the more experienced divers can do their own thing....

Cill Mhuirbhigh or Kilmurvey, is a sandy blue flag beach situated on one of the Aran Islands, Inishmore Island.
Along with great swimming conditions and areas to play, the whole area is rich in habitats. Several rare plant species are listed in the Red Data Book. The birdlife that's found here is has gained international recognition! Not many places can say that!...