Blue Flag 2026

Keem Beach, Achill Island

Co. Mayo, 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 Keem Beach, Achill Island

Keem Bay is one of Ireland's most beautiful beaches, a Blue Flag horseshoe of white sand cradled between green cliffs at the western tip of Achill Island. Reached by a spectacular cliff road, it has sheltered, clear water that is safe for swimming, with summer lifeguards. Once a centre of basking-shark fishing, it is now a stunning, sheltered cove for swimming, snorkelling and soaking up the view.

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Pin confirmed at 53.9679, -10.1942. 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 — 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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