Trawmore Bay

Trawmore Bay is the seventh name on the list of the best beaches in Ireland. Between the settlements of Keel and Dookinelly on Achill Island's western seaboard, this lovely Blue Flag beach forms a 4km-long crescent of golden sand. This blend of sand and shingle is a favorite site for bodyboarders and surfers who test their talents in the Atlantic breakers. It does not get the oohs and aahs reserved for Keem Bay - only 3km away – but it is beautiful in its own right. Watersports aficionados, notably surfers who appreciate the sweeping Atlantic breakers, flock to this beach. Due to strong underwater currents, bathers should only swim at the western (Keel) end of Trawmore Strand. The safe bathing locations are clearly marked with warning signs.

Trawmore Bay is also one of the most photographed beaches in Ireland, particularly from the Minaun Cliffs at the beach's eastern end, which rises to a height of 466m and is the ideal position to photograph the beach at sunset.

Location: Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland