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Clai Ban

Clai Ban

Kilronan, Inishmore

3.0 out of 5.0
4.2 out of 5 (9 reviews)

Located in Kilronan, this bed & breakfast is within 2 mi (3 km) of Dun Ducathair, Dun Eochla, and Teampall Bheanain. Kilmurve …

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Screebe House

Screebe House

Connemara, Rosmuck H91 X5WY

5.0 out of 5.0
5 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Located in Connemara, this country house is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Quiet Man Bridge and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Coral Beach. …

£212
Carna Bay Hotel

Carna Bay Hotel

Connemara, Carna

3.0 out of 5.0
4.2 out of 5 (15 reviews)

Located in Connemara, this hotel is within 20 mi (32 km) of Patrick Pearse's Cottage, Dan O'Hara's Connemara Heritage and …

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Traditional Irish Cottage In The Heart Of Connemara Including Free Wifi

Traditional Irish Cottage In The Heart Of Connemara Including Free Wifi

Glencoh, County Galway

4.8 out of 5 (20 reviews)

Located in Connemara, this cottage is within 20 mi (32 km) of Quiet Man Bridge, Coral Beach, and Glengowla Mines. Lough Corri …

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Explore Connemara. 3 Bedroom. Right on the Wild Atlantic Way. Parking. Wifi

Explore Connemara. 3 Bedroom. Right on the Wild Atlantic Way. Parking. Wifi

Sruthán na Teorann, An Cheathru Rua

Situated in Carraroe, this historic cottage is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Coral Beach and within 16 mi (25 km) of Spiddal Beach and …

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3 Bedroom. 5 Mins Walk to Village. Pet Friendly. Wifi. Free Parking. Sleeps 6

3 Bedroom. 5 Mins Walk to Village. Pet Friendly. Wifi. Free Parking. Sleeps 6

16 An Cuan, Carraroe

Situated in Carraroe, this historic vacation home is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Coral Beach and within 20 mi (32 km) of Spiddal …

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Rossroe Lodge

Rossroe Lodge

Rossroe, Cashel H91 V20K

4.0 out of 5.0
4.9 out of 5 (51 reviews)

Situated in a rural location, this eco-friendly bed & breakfast is within 12 mi (20 km) of Errisberg, Dan O'Hara's Connemar …

£48
Eldons Hotel & Restaurant

Eldons Hotel & Restaurant

Monastery Road, Roundstone

3.0 out of 5.0
4.3 out of 5 (19 reviews)

Located in Connemara, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Errisberg and within 3 mi (5 km) of Gurteen Bay Beach and Mt. …

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Cashel House Hotel

Cashel House Hotel

Connemara, Cashel

4.0 out of 5.0
4.6 out of 5 (25 reviews)

Situated in a rural location, this historic hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Errisberg, Dan O'Hara's Connemara Heritage and …

£127
Peacockes Hotel

Peacockes Hotel

Connemara, Maam Cross

3.5 out of 5.0
3.8 out of 5 (31 reviews)

Located in Connemara, this hotel is 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Quiet Man Bridge and within 12 mi (20 km) of Glengowla Mines and …

£57

 

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Pocket Guide: Carraroe Coral Beach Hotels

For most beaches, the absence of sand would be a major detraction. But Coral Beach is one of nature’s rare wonders and is a source of endless fascination for conservationists and nature lovers. The beach is made of what appears to be small fragments of coral and has plenty to interest every visitor.

Coral Beach is a few miles from Galway City and there are a good number of beachfront hotels, intimate guesthouses, and family-run bed and breakfasts in the area to choose from.

Coral Beach: An Area of Outstanding Beauty

Coral Beach is known in Gaelic as Trá an Dóilín, and stretches out along Galway Bay near the village of Carraroe. It was named Coral Beach but the term coral is a misnomer – the beach is actually a living creature. The rocks are actually made of coralline algae, also called maerl, which is highly important in conservation terms.

For visitors to the beach, it’s immediately obvious that there is no sand, as the maerl pebbles can be sharp – so bring flip-flops or beach shoes. The maerl grow in Greatman’s Bay, among the islands clustered around the western shoreline of County Galway, and after they die they wash up on Coral Beach. They are red while alive, but when they die they break up into brown, grey and white fragments. The habitat it creates is almost unique in Ireland, where very little maerl is found.

Coral Beach has been awarded a blue flag for its cleanliness and pristine conservation. There is a lifeguard on duty at certain times and the beach has public changing facilities and toilets. The edges of the beach have some great rockpools to find sea life and you can also find some amenities nearby.

Carraroe Village

One of the great sights from Coral Beach is the great variety of boats and sea vessels that range along the Galway coastline. In particular, it’s often possible to see regattas of Galway Hookers, a variety of native Irish boat. Carraroe is one of the most important places in Ireland for the Galway Hooker industry, and is the centre for the Féile an Dóilín, a festival in honour of the Galway Hooker. The boats were originally used to take peat bog turf – an important fuel in old Ireland – around Galway and County Clare.

Nowadays, most of the Galway Hookers are used for racing and on a fine day there are few grander sights than seeing a fleet of these boats tearing around the Atlantic.

Staying near Coral Beach

The beauty of Coral Beach draws thousands of visitors every year who enjoy the unique blend of leisure and conservation. The surrounding area has some great hotels to choose from and Expedia can help out, giving you plenty of information to make the right choice and find the perfect place for you. Coral Beach is a must see for anyone visiting Galway.

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