An Trá Mór, Gorumna Island
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- 2025-01-16
An Trá Mór, Gorumna Island is located in the county of Galway. Dogs must be kept on a leash. Enhanced accessibility for disabled persons.
Trá Mór is a sheltered sandy beach facing east, situated on Garumna island in south Conamara between Carraveg and Greatman's bays. The rocky shoreline has several small cove-like beaches along its length. The beach is around 7 km south of Beál an Daingin and accessible via the L52323-0 local road. It falls within the Kilkieran Bay and islands protected area.
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Beaches close to An Trá Mór, Gorumna Island
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Trá na Reilige is a small sandy beach, about 50m long, situated 2km from An Cheathrú Rua village. The road leading to the beach is narrow and parking is limited, but the rugged coastline and stunning views of Ros a Mhil peninsula make it a beautiful spot to visit.
Trá Chaladh Fínis is a charming rural beach that offers stunning views of Finish Island. It features diverse vegetation and presents an array of bird species. Additionally, you may spot some aquatic animals, such as seals and otters, near the shore. Popular activities at the 400-meter-long beach include swimming, bathing, and surfing.
Cill Mhuirbhigh beach is a sandy, sheltered shore with rocky boundaries to the west and east. There's also a small area of marram dune with a diverse vegetation range. The Machair habitat within Cill Mhuirbhigh hosts various rare plant species and supports animal and bird communities containing endangered species. The plants are protected by law, and their rarity has earned them a place in the Irish Red Data Book. The prehistoric fort Dún Aonghusa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located on the island, which has immense cultural and environmental significance.
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.
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.
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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.
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Goirtín beach, located on the shores of Gurteen Bay, boasts a beautiful sandy shore and is known for its role in the acclaimed Irish film Into the West. The beach is home to a unique machair habitat, which supports several rare plant species. In addition, Goirtín is home to diverse marine life including birds, shellfish, and other plant species.
