Archive for September, 2010
Galway Beaches
Trá na mBán Blue Flag Beach in Spiddal is a rural beach which is easily accessible and located close to Shannagarraun wood which is a Special Area of Conservation.
Trá an Dóilin Blue Flag Beach in Carraroe is located in an area of great natural beauty in an Ceathru Rua. The beach is noted for its very fine coral and is a great spot for snorkelers and novice divers, whilst the more experienced divers can do their own thing.
Lettergesh Beach at Renvyle is home to spectacular beaches in particular the ‘white strand’, a long expanse of white sand with stunning views across the aquamarine ocean that would rival any beach worldwide.
Ballyconneely peninsula is virtually ringed by beaches, from the Coral Strand at Derrygimla, west and north to Knock, Mannin, Dunloughan and Truska, and east and south from Keeraunmore, Aillebrack, and Ballyconneely Bay to Calla, Dolan and Murvey. These beaches are great for shore fishermen apart from bathing.
Renvyle Beach found on the West Coast of Ireland 30km from Clifden, 1.5km from Tullycross in the heart of North Connemara, is one of the most beautiful beaches, a paradise for families.
Salthill Beach is actually several small beaches separated by outcrops located in Galway city and on Galway Bay, a Special Area of Conservation.
Silverstrand has a safe, shallow, sandy beach of approximately 0.25km bounded on one side by a cliff and the other by rocks.
Gurteen Beach & Dogs Bay are two beaches were formed by a sand spit and tombolo which now separates the two bays, important for its rare and interesting ecological, geological and archaeological features.
Loughrea Lake is a large limestone lake and its excellent water quality and well maintained shore has earned it the European Blue Flag status. The Long Point swimming area is well equipped and the promenade provides a delightful walkway. The walkway through Corrys’ Fields, located adjacent to the Fair Green at the Gort Rd. is a haven for the walking enthusiast.
Avis, Hertz, Budget, Argus, Dollar and Europcar are car hire options in Galway.