Like County Clare in part, this coast does not have the expansive spectacular sandy beaches that are features of other parts of Ireland. There are many beaches, but in general they are small and often have stone or gravel as well as, or even instead of, sand!

We have included freshwater lake beaches as well as sea beaches. Enjoy, be sensible, take care and please, if you can't find a bin or recycling facility, then take your rubbish home to be disposed of !! Remember, it only becomes litter when someone drops it.

Loughrea

Spiddal

Lough Cutra

Some Useful Links
Galway Hotels: Irish accommodation and hotel booking service for hotels in Galway and Ireland.
History of Galway City - chronological history of the city including the reason why it is known as 'The City of Tribes'.
Towns and villages - information about many of County Galway's towns and villages
firsthome.ie - Property in Ireland for the First Time Buyer
Discover Ireland Directory - wide ranging Irish only directory listing everything relevant to visitors and inhabitants of Ireland alike. Categories covering Art, Entertainment, Food and Drink, Accomodation, Travel, Business and Services.