Tràigh Eais
An Atlantic beach separated from the beach airport by only a dune ridge. With big waves and white sand, it is Barra's most dramatic beach.
Traigh Eais lies on the west coast of northern Barra, separated from the beach airport to the east by only a high grassy dune. Its white-sand beach, about 2 km long, faces the Atlantic, with powerful surf. Wildflowers and ground-nesting birds can be seen among the dunes. From the airport car park, walk over the dunes to reach the beach, where you can watch planes take off and land while looking at Atlantic waves. Winds are strong and the surf is heavy, so swimming is not suitable. Free admission, no facilities.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cleat Beach, Barra
- Barra Airport (Traigh Mhòr)
- Heaval & Our Lady Star of the Sea
- Kisimul Castle
- Vatersay Beaches
- Hebridean Way Cycle Route
- Prince's Beach, Eriskay
- Am Politician, Eriskay