Green Coast

Golden Strand, Achill Island

Co. Mayo, Ireland

Water qualityExcellent EPA

Blue Flag 2026No

Green CoastYes

DogsSeasonal

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

About Golden Strand, Achill Island

Golden Strand at Dugort is a beautiful beach on the north shore of Achill Island, a sweep of golden sand beneath the cliffs of Slievemore. Lifeguarded in summer, it is a sheltered, family-friendly beach for safe swimming, with picnic spots and stunning mountain-and-sea views. Quieter than nearby Keel, it is a lovely spot to swim and relax on the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Pin confirmed at 54.0152, -9.9515. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.

Map

Verified car-park pin.

Activity suitability

Swimming — Safe
Surfing — No surf
Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
Lifeguard (summer) — Yes

Facilities

Toilets — Seasonal
Car park — Paid
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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