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Dog's Bay

Located in Roundstone on the road to Clifden

Unique horseshoe beach in Roundstone Co Galway,, one of the finest beaches in Ireland. Dog’s Bay & Gurteen Beach lie back to back forming a tombolo jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean.

Dog's Bay

Gurteen Bay

One of Galway's best

Gurteen Bay, the twin beach to Dogs Bay, has sand that is not comprised of traditional limestone but rather made entirely of fragments of seashells which give it a pure white colour, a visual delight.

Gurteen Bay

Salthill beach

Home to the iconic Blackrock Diving Tower

Salthill Beach is made up of several small beaches separated by rocky outcrops. Some of the beaches are sandy and some are made up of pebbles. Salthill beach is located on the edge of Galway City.

Salthill Beach

Silver Strand

The first beach en-route to the heart of Connemara

Silverstrand beach at Barna, Co. Galway is a a safe, shallow, sandy beach of approximately 0.25km. The beach is popular with windsurfers and kitesurfers alike, with spectacular views

Silver Strand

Renvyle beach

A stunning beach overlooked by the iconic 12 Ben

Renvyle beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Connemara with 1 km of pure white sand, crystal clear water and awesome views. Walking distance to the local shops, pubs and restaurants.

Renvyle beach

Kilmurvey beach

A beautiful white sand beach on the island of Inis Mór

Located on Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands, is a lovely sandy beach with blue flag status. It is safe for swimming and the white sand and blue water contrast beautifully on a sunny day.

Kilmurvey beach