Carraroe Coral Strand, which is also known as Trá an Dóilin is an area of great natural beauty. The beach is noted for its very fine coral. The beach is lifeguarded and has toilets throughout the bathing season. There are lots of little rock pools to explore along with good snorkeling and is usually less busy that the city beaches.
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Glassilaun is one of those beaches you expect to find only in exotic tropical locations and most visitors to Connemara are surprised that Ireland has beaches of such exceptional outstanding beauty. With a stunning backdrop of mountains to the north and east and positioned between the bays of Renvyle and Killary, the natural beauty of the place is second to none. The crescent shaped white sandy beach is accessed through sand dunes from a small car park to the rear and visitors can enjoy crystal clear waters and gradual beach incline to ensure a safe and refreshing swim. To the west end of the beach there is a small island which can be accessed at low tide or explored by paddleboard or kayak.
Spanning the length of the promenade and bookended by rocky outcrops , the wide sandy beach at An Spidéal is great option for lovers of the seaside. Consistently awarded a blue flag for excellent water quality, the water depth deepens very gradually to ensure safe swimming for all ages and it is overlooked by a manned lifeguard hut during summer months (May to September) too. With easy parking along the promenade, it’s very convenient to carry all of your beach gear to your preferred spot and with lots of shops and restaurants nearby all needs are catered for. Don’t forget to explore the wonderful Ceardlann Craft Village just across the road, before watching the sun go down over Galway Bay to wrap up your perfect beach day out.
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The beach at Salthill, along the famous Salthill Promenade is actually several small beaches separated by rocky outcrops running all the way down to Blackrock Diving Tower at its western end. Some of the beaches are sandy and some pebbly. The largest and most popular is Ladies Beach which has its very own beach hut serving coffees, ice-creams and treats. It is located in Galway city and overlooks Galway Bay, a Special Area of Conservation. The beaches are lifeguarded from mid-May to the end of September from 11 am to 7 pm. Salthill beach has been a blue flag beach and enormously popular in fine weather during the summer. For more information click the link below https://www.galwaytourism.ie/