Traught Kinvara
About Traught Kinvara
Traught is a Blue Flag beach near Kinvara in south Galway, a long sand-and-shingle strand on the sheltered shore of Galway Bay looking across to the Burren. Lifeguarded in summer with safe swimming and good accessible facilities, it is a quiet, scenic beach popular with families. The Burren views, the calm bay and the nearby village of Kinvara make it a relaxed south Galway spot.
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 53.1702, -8.9715. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Safe
- Surfing — No surf
- Walking — Good walk (1–3km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Facilities
- Toilets — Yes
- Car park — Free
- Disabled access — Yes
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Galway County/City 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 Galway guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Galway 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.