beach in Sligo, Ireland

Streedagh Beach

A 3km Atlantic strand where three Spanish Armada ships went down in 1588 - the wreck site lies just offshore.

Worth the wander

Streedagh is a long, wild sandy beach in north Sligo linking Streedagh Point to Connor's Island, and the site where three Spanish Armada ships - La Lavia, La Juliana and Santa Maria de Visón - were wrecked in September 1588.

Quick answers

Cost: Free
Time and distance: 3 km sandy strand; 1-1.5 hour walk
Parking: Free car park at Streedagh Point

Find your way

Streedagh, Grange, Co. Sligo