Blue Flag 2026

Bertra Beach, Murrisk

Co. Mayo, Ireland

Water qualityExcellent EPA

Blue Flag 2026Yes

Green CoastNo

DogsYear-round

Always verify the car-park location on arrival. Road and access conditions may change.

About Bertra Beach, Murrisk

Bertra is a long Blue Flag sand spit at Murrisk on Clew Bay, reaching out beneath the holy mountain of Croagh Patrick. Lifeguarded in summer with safe, shallow water, it is a favourite for swimming, walking and watersports, with the pilgrim path up Croagh Patrick starting just across the road. The long tombolo, the island-studded bay and the mountain backdrop make it one of Mayo's most striking beaches.

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Pin confirmed at 53.7885, -9.661. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.

Map

Verified car-park pin.

Activity suitability

Swimming — Safe
Surfing — Beginner
Walking — Long walk (3km+)
Lifeguard (summer) — Yes

Facilities

Toilets — Yes
Car park — Free
Lifeguard — Yes
Not yet confirmed: Disabled access, Shower, Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from Mayo County Council and Fáilte Ireland Source.

Water quality

Water quality information is sourced from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland and is updated annually. During the bathing season real-time water quality updates are available at beaches.ie. Always check beaches.ie and local signage at the beach before swimming, particularly after heavy rainfall. IrishBeaches.ie accepts no liability for water quality conditions at the time of your visit.

EPA classification: Excellent (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.

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