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Beaches close to Quilty
Seafield Beach is a peaceful sandy shore situated in a rural area of County Clare. It is only 3km from Quilty village, on the south-west coast. Swimming is the primary activity at the beach, thus restrictions are enforced for motorised watercraft, surfing, canoes, and kayaks in close proximity to swimmers. Horse riding and dogs are also prohibited from 11am to 6pm during the summer season, as per beach bye-laws in place.
Spanish Point is a sandy beach located west of Milltown Malbay near Quilty to Lahinch road. It offers great views of the Atlantic sea at Mal Bay with a fascinating rocky shoreline and long rocks stretching into the waters. The place is home to diverse marine flora and fauna, including shellfish. Swimming and surfing are common activities while the use of motorised watercraft, surfing, canoes, and kayaks near swimmers is not allowed. A few restrictions apply, such as no horse riding or dogs allowed from 11am-6pm during summers under the beach bye-laws.
White Strand is a small, sandy beach located in a narrow bay surrounded by rock formations. The presence of offshore reefs reduces wave action at the shoreline. The beach is home to various marine wildlife, vegetation, fish, and shellfish. Swimmers are protected from motorized watercraft, surfing, canoes, and kayaks. Seasonal beach bye-laws prohibit horse riding and dogs from 11 am to 6 pm.
White Strand is a rural sandy beach situated on the south-west coast of County Clare. The semi-natural marine riparian zone is ideal for surfing, windsurfing, angling, and horse riding. However, motorised watercraft, surfing, canoes, and kayaks are restricted near swimmers. There are specific beach bye-laws, which prohibit horse riding and dogs between 11 am and 6 pm during the summer season.
Lahinch is a sandy beach with strong waves and currents, protected by a rocky barrier to prevent erosion. The bathing area is free of vegetation and popular activities include surfing, kite surfing, wind surfing, horse riding, and angling. Personal watercraft and fast power craft are not allowed. During the summer, beach bye-laws prohibit horse riding and dogs between 11am and 6pm.
Kilkee presents itself as a splendid crescent-shaped beach that displays brown-colored, inadequately sorted sand, and a mostly uniform altitude across its width. The predominant wave conditions in the area only allow a limited range of animal life to exist, primarily focusing on marine species. Nonetheless, the rocky shorelines flanking Kilkee offer an enticing prospect for those who aspire to explore rock pools, harboring a diverse range of wildlife. Swimming and sailing are among the several activities to engage in, while the utilization of watercraft, surfboards, canoes, and kayaks near swimmers is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, specific beach regulations exist that necessitate forbidding horse riding and dogs between 11 AM and 6 PM during the summertime.
Cappagh beach, situated north of the pier, is a rocky shoreline with stones that can reach 30cm in size, limiting the presence of plants and animals. Nevertheless, the area hosts a diverse bird population and falls under the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation. Cappagh beach offers activities such as swimming and bird watching, and its beach bye-laws prohibit horse riding and dog walking between 11am and 6pm during the summer season.
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.
The Shannon river mouth features a sandy beach divided into 3 sections: Kylatallin to the West, Littor in the mid-section, and Currigane to the east-end.
