Dog's Bay
Cuan an Mhada
A horseshoe-shaped bay of white sand near Roundstone, made of shell fragments, with emerald-green water; often ranked among Ireland's most beautiful beaches.
Dogs Bay lies about 3 km southwest of the Connemara fishing village of Roundstone. A sandbar joins two bays, Dogs Bay and Gurteen Bay, back to back. The sand is made mainly of tiny shell fragments such as foraminifera, so it is pure white and fine. On sunny days the water turns emerald green, and the beach is often rated one of Ireland's most beautiful. The water is cold but calm, making it good for walking, swimming and photography. Entry is free, but parking is tight in summer. It's about a 1-hour, 15-minute drive from Galway and pairs well with Clifden and the Sky Road.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sky Road, Clifden
- Connemara National Park
- Kylemore Abbey
- Killary Harbour
- Inis Mór & Dún Aonghasa
- Inis Oírr
- Lough Corrib
- Cong & Ashford Castle