beach in Galway, Ireland

Spiddal Beach (Trá na mBán / An Trá Mhór)

A Gaeltacht village beach that looks straight across Galway Bay to the Burren's limestone hills.

Worth the wander

Spiddal Beach sits beside the pier in the Irish-speaking village of An Spidéal, 18 km west of Galway city, with Blue Flag water quality and clear views across the bay to County Clare.

Quick answers

Cost: Free
Time and distance: Short sandy strand, roughly 200 m; 20-30 min visit
Parking: Free car park at Spiddal Pier/beach

Find your way

An Spidéal (Spiddal), Co. Galway