Nature spot · County Galway
Kilmurvey Beach
The EPA does not monitor this beach for bathing water, so there is no water-quality record. Check locally and follow the signs before you swim.
Kilmurvey Beach is located on Inish Mór, the largest of the Aran Islands.
Kilmurvey Beach is a sandy beach located on the northern coast of Inish Mór in County Galway. The area is rich in habitats with several rare plant species listed in the Red Data Book. The birdlife is also known for its international significance.
The beach is lifeguarded during the bathing season and more information can be found on the notice board located at the beach.
Outdoors in County Galway this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C
- Thu, 29 Oct14° / 11°Scattered clouds
- Fri, 30 Oct15° / 10°Grey cloud
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 5°Grey cloud
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 4°Clear weather sun
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
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