Galway

40 of 40 beaches

An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, IndreabhánAn Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán aerial
bay
Blue Flag

An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán

Pretty sandy Connemara bay beach

High
Family Friendly
An Trá Mór, Gorumna IslandAn Trá Mór, Gorumna Island aerial
bay

An Trá Mór, Gorumna Island

Remote island cove sheltered bay

High
Family Friendly
Ballyloughane BeachBallyloughane Beach aerial
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Ballyloughane Beach

Urban, sandy, calm, accessible, peaceful

High
Family Friendly
Barna Pier and BeachBarna Pier and Beach aerial
bay

Barna Pier and Beach

Village pier with sandy bay

High
Family Friendly
Bathing Place at PortumnaBathing Place at Portumna aerial
lake
Blue Flag

Bathing Place at Portumna

Safe lake swimming family spot

High
Family Friendly
Beach and Seal Colony Viewpoint, Aran IslandsBeach and Seal Colony Viewpoint, Aran Islands aerial
ocean

Beach and Seal Colony Viewpoint, Aran Islands

Remote Atlantic seal watching destination

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Beach near Viewpoint Eeragh Lighthouse, Aran IslandsBeach near Viewpoint Eeragh Lighthouse, Aran Islands aerial
ocean

Beach near Viewpoint Eeragh Lighthouse, Aran Islands

Remote pebbly Atlantic lighthouse views

Exceptional
Both Chuanna ThiarBoth Chuanna Thiar aerial
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Both Chuanna Thiar

Remote sandy rocky natural haven

High
Caladh SpriogadáinCaladh Spriogadáin aerial
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Caladh Spriogadáin

Rugged scenic pebble quiet Atlantic

Exceptional
Ceann GainimhCeann Gainimh aerial
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Ceann Gainimh

Accessible sandy beach near village

High
Family Friendly
Cnoc Carrach Bay BeachCnoc Carrach Bay Beach aerial
ocean

Cnoc Carrach Bay Beach

Gorgeous scheduled sandy bay beach

High
Family Friendly
Coneen Beach, Salthill PromConeen Beach, Salthill Prom aerial
bay

Coneen Beach, Salthill Prom

Scenic promenade walks Galway Bay

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Cor Na Ron Middle SpotCor Na Ron Middle Spot aerial
ocean

Cor Na Ron Middle Spot

Secluded sandy beach, private access

High
Céibh an Lochán Pier and BeachCéibh an Lochán Pier and Beach aerial
ocean

Céibh an Lochán Pier and Beach

Quiet, scenic, stony, walking, swimming

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Céibh an SpidéilCéibh an Spidéil aerial
bay
Blue Flag

Céibh an Spidéil

Sandy cove with stone pier

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Dead Mans BeachDead Mans Beach aerial
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Dead Mans Beach

Hidden urban sandy swimming spot

Moderate
Degnan's Beach, Aran IslandsDegnan's Beach, Aran Islands aerial
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Degnan's Beach, Aran Islands

Small secluded sandy Atlantic cove

High
Family Friendly
Doorath Derryloughaun West BeachDoorath Derryloughaun West Beach aerial
ocean

Doorath Derryloughaun West Beach

Rural, rocky, exposed, natural, quiet

Moderate
Grattan Road BeachGrattan Road Beach aerial
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Grattan Road Beach

Urban sandy bay walking beach

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Inisheer East CoveInisheer East Cove aerial
ocean

Inisheer East Cove

Rocky island cove with yoga

High
Family Friendly
Inishmore Southern BeachesInishmore Southern Beaches aerial
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Inishmore Southern Beaches

Remote sandy Atlantic bay Aran

High
Family Friendly
Kylebroghlan Bay BeachKylebroghlan Bay Beach aerial
ocean

Kylebroghlan Bay Beach

Secluded rocky remote beautiful rarely-visited

Exceptional
Oileán Dá Bhranóg BeachOileán Dá Bhranóg Beach aerial
ocean

Oileán Dá Bhranóg Beach

Remote rocky island adventure destination

Exceptional
Port Cill Mhuirbhigh, Inis Mór, Aran IslandsPort Cill Mhuirbhigh, Inis Mór, Aran Islands aerial
ocean
Blue Flag

Port Cill Mhuirbhigh, Inis Mór, Aran Islands

Sheltered sandy Blue Flag beach

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Remote Northern beach, Aran IslandsRemote Northern beach, Aran Islands aerial
ocean

Remote Northern beach, Aran Islands

Remote sandy cove near ancient ruins

High
Salthill BeachSalthill Beach aerial
ocean

Salthill Beach

Urban sandy beach with promenade

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Salthill Beach, BlackrockSalthill Beach, Blackrock aerial
bay
Blue Flag
Green Coast

Salthill Beach, Blackrock

Promenade swimming diving platform views

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Seanchéibh an SpidéilSeanchéibh an Spidéil aerial
bay

Seanchéibh an Spidéil

Small stone harbour with views

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Silverstrand BeachSilverstrand Beach aerial
bay
Blue Flag
Green Coast

Silverstrand Beach

Small, sheltered, family-friendly sandy beach

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Spiddal BeachSpiddal Beach aerial
bay

Spiddal Beach

Busy rocky bay with views

High
Family Friendly
Teachmor East Bay BeachTeachmor East Bay Beach aerial
ocean

Teachmor East Bay Beach

Mixed surface rural Galway beach

High
Traught Beach, KinvaraTraught Beach, Kinvara aerial
bay
Blue Flag

Traught Beach, Kinvara

Family-friendly lifeguarded bay beach.

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Trawclogh BeachTrawclogh Beach aerial
ocean

Trawclogh Beach

Sandy Atlantic beach clear waters

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Trá Inis Oírr (Inisheer Main Beach)Trá Inis Oírr (Inisheer Main Beach) aerial
sea
Blue Flag
Green Coast

Trá Inis Oírr (Inisheer Main Beach)

Clear waters, sandy, sheltered bay

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Trá Poll na gCaorach Inis OirrTrá Poll na gCaorach Inis Oirr aerial
bay
Green Coast

Trá Poll na gCaorach Inis Oirr

Small sandy beach near shipwreck

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Trá Saorphort (Bóithrín Mags)Trá Saorphort (Bóithrín Mags) aerial
bay

Trá Saorphort (Bóithrín Mags)

Quiet curved sandy swimming spot

High
Family Friendly
Trá SáilínTrá Sáilín aerial
ocean

Trá Sáilín

Quiet, beautiful, sandy, rocky, special

High
Family Friendly
Trá an Dóilín, An Ceathrú RuaTrá an Dóilín, An Ceathrú Rua aerial
ocean
Blue Flag

Trá an Dóilín, An Ceathrú Rua

Unique coral strand in Connemara

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Trá na bhForbacha, Na ForbachaTrá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha aerial
sea

Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha

Quiet sandy Connemara coastal swimming

High
Family Friendly
Trá na mBan, An SpidéalTrá na mBan, An Spidéal aerial
ocean

Trá na mBan, An Spidéal

Large sandy Galway family beach

Exceptional
Family Friendly
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