Spanish Point
About Spanish Point
Spanish Point is a Blue Flag beach on the west Clare coast near Miltown Malbay, named for the Armada ships wrecked here in 1588. Lifeguarded in summer, it is a popular surfing and swimming beach with golden sand, rocky pools and reliable Atlantic waves. Backed by a links golf course and looking out to the open ocean, it has a wild, breezy character that draws surfers, walkers and families alike.
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 52.851, -9.4345. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Safe
- Surfing — Intermediate
- Walking — Good walk (1–3km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Facilities
- Toilets — Yes
- Car park — Free
- Disabled access — Partial
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Clare County Council and Fáilte Ireland. Source.
Water quality
EPA classification: Excellent (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.
Where to stay nearby
Accommodation near this beach coming soon — we are building our Clare guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Clare guide is built.
Nearby walks
Coastal walking routes from IrishWalks.ie will appear here soon.
Audio story
A 60–90 second audio story of this beach is coming to AudioToursIreland.ie.
Nearby golf
Coastal golf courses within 15km from GolfIreland.ie will appear here.