Photo of Omey Island South Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Omey Island South Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Omey Island South Beach with straight shore

7.4

Good

Omey Island South Beach

Leagaun, Ireland

#35 out of 43 in Connacht

7.4

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Deserted Fine sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Claddaghduff • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Bar Sweeney's Strand Bar

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Hiking Area Omey island

970m

Hiking Area Hog Island

1.3km

Park Little Omey Island

1.4km

Park Eyrephort

1.9km

Hiking Area Omey Island Viewing Point

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point @Omey Strand

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Eyrephort Beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Islands Viewing Point

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Sky Road

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Cleggan Cliffs

6.7km

Historical Landmark Clifden Castle Gate & Wall

7.8km

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About

Omey Island South Beach is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 35th place out of 43 beaches in the Connacht region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Omey Island South Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Fountaihill Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

Omey Island South Beach (Connacht) is located outside the Claddaghduff settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Omey Island South Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+13 ^o C +10 ^o C

Air temperature

6.1 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Claddaghduff • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Bar Sweeney's Strand Bar

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Hiking Area Omey island

970m

Hiking Area Hog Island

1.3km

Park Little Omey Island

1.4km

Park Eyrephort

1.9km

Hiking Area Omey Island Viewing Point

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point @Omey Strand

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Eyrephort Beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Islands Viewing Point

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Sky Road

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Cleggan Cliffs

6.7km

Historical Landmark Clifden Castle Gate & Wall

7.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

930m 12 min walk

Omey Beach Omey Beach

6.8 Good

1km 14 min walk

Fountaihill Beach Fountaihill Beach

8.2 Very good

1.9km 24 min walk

Eyrephrt Beach Eyrephrt Beach

7 Good

3.7km

Selerna Beach Selerna Beach

6.9 Good

11.1km

Blueway Beach Blueway Beach

7.7 Very good

13.4km

Bunowen Beach Bunowen Beach

8 Very good

14.1km

Renvyle Beach Renvyle Beach

7.9 Very good

18.4km

Lettergesh Beach Lettergesh Beach

8.2 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Claddaghduff • 2.1km

Transport

Airport

NNR • 56.1km

Bus Station

Inagh • 97.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Omey Island South Beach?

The Omey Island South Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Omey Island South Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Omey Island South Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Omey Island South Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Omey Island South Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Omey Island South Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Omey Island South Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Omey Island South Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Omey Island South Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Omey Island South Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Omey Island South Beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Sweeney's Strand Bar is the closest place located 2100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Omey Island South Beach from parking?

The Omey Island South Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Omey Island South Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Omey Island South Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point @Omey Strand located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Omey Island South Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Omey Island South Beach is August. Its average value reaches 17°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Omey Island South Beach (Connacht) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Omey Island South Beach (Connacht) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.