Photo of Coral Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Coral Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Coral Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Coral Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Coral Beach located in natural area

Photo of Coral Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.6

Very good

Coral Beach

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There are 72 places to stay in the Coral Beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3240192&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Dunhallin Ard</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5198377&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Birdsong Bothy Inviting 1 Bedroom House in Colbost</a></li></ul>

Galtrigill, United Kingdom

#135 out of 298 in Scotland

7.6

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Claigan • 1.5 km

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Park Coral Beach Rock

160m

Tourist Attraction The Fairy Bridge

6.5km

Tourist Attraction The Duirinish Stone

7.7km

Museum Giant Angus MacAskill Museum

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Eas Tardil Waterfall

8.9km

Historical Landmark Meanish Community Pier

8.1km

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About

Coral Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 50th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Coral Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

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

Getting to the beach is not easy. To reach it, you need to take a path more than 1km long.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Lampay Beach, which has a rating of 7.6.

Coral Beach (Highland) is located outside the Claigan 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, 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

+12 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

8.1 M/S

Wind

+12 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Claigan • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Park Coral Beach Rock

160m

Tourist Attraction The Fairy Bridge

6.5km

Tourist Attraction The Duirinish Stone

7.7km

Museum Giant Angus MacAskill Museum

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Eas Tardil Waterfall

8.9km

Historical Landmark Meanish Community Pier

8.1km

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Stays nearby

2 accomodations nearby

4.5km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Dunhallin Ard

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Located at nearest locality

Claigan • 4.8km from center

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Birdsong Bothy Inviting 1 Bedroom House in Colbost

6.4km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Birdsong Bothy Inviting 1 Bedroom House in Colbost

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Claigan • 5.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.6 (Good)

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Carbost beach Carbost beach

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Localities

Nearest

Claigan • 1.5km

Transport

Airport

BEB • 43.4km

Bus Station

Police Station • 19.4km

Train Station

Duirinish • 60.1km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Coral Beach?

The coastline of Coral Beach is covered with 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 a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Coral Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Coral 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 Coral Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Coral Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Coral Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Coral 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Coral Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Coral Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Coral Beach?

Coral Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Coral Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Coral Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Coral Beach?

There are 72 places to stay in the Coral Beach area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Coral Beach from parking?

The Coral Beach has no parking spot and you have to walk along the trail for more than 1km to reach the beach.

What is the best time of the year to visit Coral Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Coral Beach is August. Its average value reaches 15°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 8°C and water 8°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Coral Beach (Highland) 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.Coral Beach (Highland) 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.