In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
Glassillaun beach is a sandy beach sitting within a cuirving bay that has a spectacular mountain backdrop. The beach has some interesting rocks to explore or use as shelter and at low tide a few small caves appear. No facilities other than a small car park. Read more…
Gurteen Bay Beach is a west facing horseshoe shaped white sandy seashell beach. You get some protection from the headland that makesGurteen and Dogs Bay excellent swimming beaches. Gurteen Bay beach sits right beside Dogs Bay Beach only seperated by a small strip of marram grass covered dunes. Read more…
Dogs Bay beach is a west facing horseshoe shaped white sandy beach. The beach is roughly 1 mile long and the whiteness of the sand comes from very fine seashells. You get some protection from the headland that makes Dogs Bay an excellent swimming beach. Dogs Bay beach sits right beside Gurteen Bay Beach only seperated by a small strip of marram Read more…
Coral Strand (or Trá an Dóilín) beach is a stunning small beach as the beach is made up of coralline algae known as maerl, making this biogenic gravel beach very rare and of great conservation importance. The beach has rock pools and coves to explore. Facilities at the beach include car parking, seasonal lifeguards, toilets, and first aid points. Read more…
The Connemara National Park features 2,000 hectares of mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands and forests. Activities include Diamond Hill Trails, Nature Trails, Picnic Areas, Children’s Playground and Tea Room. Dogs that are under control are welcome in the National Park, but owners must at all times be conscious of their responsibility to other visitors and wildlife. Opening: Visitor Centre – Open Read more…
Inishbofin Island lies seven miles off Galway’s coast and is approximately 5.7km by 4km. If you want to see the spectacular Atlantic scenery then one of the official looped walks of varying difficulties would be the best way. The island has some safe sandy beaches with clear water for swimming, snorkelling and diving. Inishbofin is a special area of conservation Read more…
Inchagoill Island is the fourth largest island on Lough Corrib and has a number of monastic ruins, woodlands, coves and bays that are ideal for picnics and swimming. This is the most visited of all of the many islands on Lough Corrib. Read more…
