Blue Flag 2026

Bundoran

Co. Donegal, Ireland
Water qualityExcellent EPA
Blue Flag 2026Yes
Green CoastNo
DogsSeasonal
Always verify the car-park location on arrival. Road and access conditions may change.

About Bundoran

Bundoran is Ireland's original seaside resort and a Blue Flag beach on the south Donegal coast, where the town's promenade, amusements and surf culture meet a broad sweep of Atlantic sand. Lifeguarded in summer and close to the famous Tullan Strand and the Rougey cliff walk, the main beach offers safe, supervised swimming, while some of the country's best-known surf breaks lie just along the shore. A lively, family-friendly base with everything on the doorstep.

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Pin confirmed at 54.4795, -8.2786. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.

Map

Verified car-park pin.

Activity suitability

  • Swimming — Safe
  • Surfing — Intermediate
  • Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
  • Lifeguard (summer) — Yes

Facilities

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

Facilities confirmed from Donegal 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.

Where to stay nearby

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Nearby golf

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