Bathing Place at Portumna
About Bathing Place at Portumna
The Bathing Place at Portumna is a Blue Flag freshwater bathing area on the shore of Lough Derg in east Galway, beside the historic town and Portumna Forest Park. Lifeguarded in summer with calm, clean lake water, it is a safe, family-friendly spot for swimming away from the coast, with woodland walks, the castle and the marina close by. A tranquil inland alternative on the Shannon.
Get directions to the car park
This opens the verified car-park pin — never the beach itself or a mid-route point.
📍 Get directions to the car park
Pin confirmed at 53.0831, -8.2234. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Safe
- Surfing — No surf
- Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Facilities
- Toilets — Yes
- Car park — Free
- Disabled access — To be confirmed
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Galway County/City Council and Fáilte Ireland. Source.
Water quality
EPA classification: Excellent (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.
Where to stay nearby
Accommodation near this beach coming soon — we are building our Galway guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Galway guide is built.
Nearby walks
Coastal walking routes from IrishWalks.ie will appear here soon.
Audio story
A 60–90 second audio story of this beach is coming to AudioToursIreland.ie.
Nearby golf
Coastal golf courses within 15km from GolfIreland.ie will appear here.