Galway Beaches
Activities in and around Galway County
Dogs 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.
Dogs 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 of the Atlantic.
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 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