Blackrock beach
Tourist site

Blackrock beach

Irish beaches
La Blackrock beach - ConorLuddy - cc

Blackrock beach is a pretty beach in Galway. Renowned as one of the 5 most beautiful beaches in the region, it’s a great place to take a stroll and get your feet wet!

Visit Salthill Beaches

A recently redeveloped beach

The Blackrock diving tower - © lisandrotrarbach

Aerial view of the Blackrock diving tower – © lisandrotrarbach

Blackrock beach is generally an ultra-touristy beach, great for swimming in summer and strolling in other seasons.

Beautifully refurbished, it inspires calm and tranquility, and will enable you to spend a good time, while enjoying the benefits of the ocean.

A little further out is the Blackrock Diving Tower, where you can take a dip in the ocean. A popular spot, whatever the weather or water temperature!

In any case, Blackrock beach is a great place to stroll and admire the surrounding area, with its authentic coastline and the palpable charm of its fine sand and clear, sometimes turquoise water.

A great opportunity to discover Salthill and Galway Bay in style!


Practical Guide

Blackrock beach

Essential information to help you plan your visit, including key landmarks, access information, and booking options.

Address

south of Galway, Salthill (County Galway) - Republic of Ireland

GPS coordinates

53.257209898568604, -9.091335672848539

Prices

  • free access

Location

Blackrock beach on the map

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