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Beaches close to Fanore
Bishopsquarter, situated in Ballyvaughan Bay, boasts diverse habitats ranging from rocky shores to sand dunes and a turlough, home to a wide range of flora and fauna. Activities such as swimming, walking/running, and angling are popular. However, horse riding and dog-walking are prohibited between 11 am and 6 pm during the summer season, as per beach bye-laws.
Céibh an Spidéil is an east-facing sandy cove that features a fishing pier and rocky shore. It offers diverse plant and animal life, including otters and seals. Swimming and fishing are popular activities.
Trá na mBan is a diverse bathing location with a blend of rocky and sandy terrain that becomes submerged at high tide. It's home to a range of creatures such as birds, aquatic animals, shellfish, and vegetation, including seals and otters. One can indulge in water activities like swimming and watersports here.
Trá Mór is a picturesque sandy beach situated amidst rocky coasts and farmland along the Connemara coastline. This lively spot is home to diverse vegetation, fauna, and aquatic life such as seals and otters. The beach is ideal for water sports, swimming, and bathing.
Trá na bhForbacha is a sandy beach with strong waves and currents, supporting diverse shellfish, birds, animals, and plants. Seals and otters are commonly spotted. It is a proposed Natural Heritage Area, where swimming, bathing, and water sports are popular activities.
This serene sandy beach is situated on the north-eastern shore of Inis Oirr in outer Galway Bay. It's a favourite spot among locals and can be reached via a tar road. Fishermen frequent the beach and it's conveniently located near the airstrip and lighthouse. It's just a 15-minute walk from the pier, offering breathtaking views of the Clare coastline and the picturesque countryside.
Inis Oírr, located 17km from Galway and 9km from Clare, boasts Trá Inis Oírr, a stunning beach on its northern coast. Through traditional farming methods, the island has managed to preserve its top ecological status. Additionally, Inis Oírr hosts international avian species identified under Annex 1 of the Birds Directive. The island serves as a breeding ground for Choughs, while other safeguarded birds such as Little Tern, Arctic Tern, and Sandwich Tern can also be found on this magnificent island.
Silverstrand Beach is a well-liked, shallow beach with sandy terrain, bordered by cliffs and rocks. High tides usually submerge the majority of the beach. The bathing area spans about 0.25km.
Salthill beach consists of multiple small beaches divided by rocks, featuring both sandy and pebbly areas. The primary spots for swimming are situated at Blackrock and Ladies Beach. Positioned in front of Galway Bay, visitors can relish stunning vistas.
Traught Beach is a sprawling sandy beach that slopes gently with shingle on the upper shore and sand/mud on the lower shore. It is home to a diverse range of fauna and flora, including shellfish and birds, with occasional sightings of seals and otters along the coast. Traught Beach is situated within the protected areas of Galway Bay and Inner Galway Bay, designated for bird conservation. Visitors can enjoy swimming, bathing, windsurfing, and angling.
