beach in Galway, Ireland

Kilmurvey Beach, Inishmore

The Aran Islands' only Blue Flag beach, with near-white sand and a grey seal colony on the rocks.

Worth the wander

Kilmurvey is a sheltered, blue-flag sandy beach on the north coast of Inishmore (Inis Mór), the largest Aran Island, close to the Dún Aonghasa cliff fort and often visited together with it.

Quick answers

Cost: Free (ferry/flight to the island is paid)
Time and distance: Sheltered crescent beach; 30-45 min visit, or combine with the walk up to Dún Aonghasa nearby
Parking: Free car park at the beach

Find your way

Kilmurvey, Inishmore (Inis Mór), Aran Islands, Co. Galway