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Trá na mBan, An Spidéal

Beach & coast Galway

Checked July 2026

Trá na mBan is a popular bathing area consisting of a mixture of rocky foreshore and sandy areas which are covered at high tide. Trá na mBan supports a variety of animals, birds, shellfish and plants. Seals and otters may be spotted off the coast. Activities include swimming, bathing and watersports. Trá na mBan, An Spidéal was assigned as changes class in 2024 following the commission of a new wastewater treatment plant in 2023. Trá na mBan, An Spidéal had a Poor Water Quality rating in 2023 and 2022, and a Sufficient Water Quality rating in 2021. Annual water quality ratings are generally calculated using monitoring results over a four-year period and are assessed against stringent bacterial limits to protect bather health. Lifeguard: Yes 12-6 weekends July Aug during a typical lifeguard season Dogs:

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Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
CostFree admission
What's thereSwimming Spot (Sea/Lake/River)
AmenitiesCar Parking, Dog Friendly, Toilets
Data from Get Ireland Active — Sport Ireland 2023, CC BY 4.0
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Car park
Toilets
Buggy-friendly
Café on site
Dog friendly
EV charging
Baby change facilities
Picnic area