Green Coast

Portacloy

Co. Mayo, Ireland

Water qualityNot monitored

Blue Flag 2026No

Green CoastYes

DogsYear-round

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

About Portacloy

Portacloy is a stunning Green Coast beach in the remote north Mayo Gaeltacht, a sheltered cove of clean sand framed by towering cliffs and headlands near Benwee Head. There is no lifeguard, so swimming should be taken with care, but the dramatic setting, clear water and total peace make it one of the most beautiful hidden beaches on the Wild Atlantic Way.

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 54.3312, -9.7785. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.

Map

Verified car-park pin.

Activity suitability

Surfing — No surf
Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
Lifeguard (summer) — No
Not yet confirmed: Swimming

Facilities

Toilets — Seasonal
Car park — Free
Lifeguard — No
Not yet confirmed: Disabled access, Shower, Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from Mayo County Council and Fáilte Ireland Source.

Water quality

This is not an EPA-monitored bathing water, so no official water-quality rating is available. Take local conditions and signage into account and swim with care.

Where to stay nearby

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