At a Glance — An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland
| Is An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland Blue Flag certified? | Blue Flag Certified since 2003.0 — FEE-accredited, audited annually for water quality, facilities, safety, and environmental education. |
| What does it cost to enter An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland? | Free No entry fee. |
| When is An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland open? | Beach season runs 1 Jun to 15 Sep. Best months: May, June, September. |
| Is An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland safe for swimming? | Lifeguards On Duty Lifeguards are stationed during beach hours. Always check safety flags before entering the water. |
| Does An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland have facilities for disabled visitors? | Facilities for visitors with disabilities may be limited — contact the beach management for up-to-date accessibility information. |
| What facilities are at An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland? | Lifeguards Sandy Beach |
| What is the best time to visit An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland? | May, June May, June, September offer the best conditions. Avoid visiting in July, August when conditions are typically less favourable. |
About An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland
"An Trá Mhóris asandy beach in a rural, Irish speaking area."
The Blue Flag programme is run by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and is one of the world's most recognised voluntary eco-labels. An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland has held the Blue Flag award since 2003.0, reflecting a long-term commitment to the programme's 33 annual criteria — covering bathing water quality, environmental management, safety and services, and environmental education. The beach is managed by Galway County Council.
On-site facilities include trained lifeguard supervision during the season. Entry to An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland is free of charge.
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What Visitors Say About An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland
Note: The visitor experiences below are drawn from publicly available travel community discussions and visitor feedback. Beach conditions, facilities, and experiences can change over time. Always verify current conditions directly with local beach management before visiting.
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Best Time to Visit An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland
An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland sees its best conditions in May, June, September. The beach season officially runs from 1 Jun to 15 Sep.
| Month | Crowds | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Low | Quiet — relaxed visit | |
| February | Low | Quiet — relaxed visit | |
| March | Low | Quiet — relaxed visit | |
| April | Low | Quiet — relaxed visit | |
| May | Medium | Medium | |
| June | Medium | Medium | |
| July | High | Popular — expect crowds | |
| August | High | Popular — expect crowds | |
| September | Medium | Medium | |
| October | Low | Quiet — relaxed visit | |
| November | Low | Quiet — relaxed visit | |
| December | Low | Quiet — relaxed visit |
How to Get to An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland
Nearest Airport
Spanish Point Airfield — 42.62 km away.
On An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland
This beach is in the townland of Indreabhán.Trá Mhór Choill Rua is lifeguarded during the bathing season (lifeguard patrol times are displayed on the information noticeboard at the beach). www.blueflagireland.orgwww.galway.ie
As a Blue Flag certified beach, An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland undergoes regular bathing water quality testing throughout the season. The FEE Blue Flag programme requires that test results are displayed at the beach and that all certified beaches meet the EU Bathing Water Directive (or equivalent national standard).
Practical Information — An Tra Mor, Coill Rua, Indreabhan, Ireland
| Entry Fee | Free — no entry charge. |
| Season | 1 Jun to 15 Sep |
| Lifeguards | Yes — on duty during beach hours. |
| Toilets | Check on arrival. |
| Showers | Check on arrival. |
| Parking | Check local options on arrival. |
| Accessibility | Accessibility facilities may be limited — verify with local management. |
| Beach Type | Sandy beach. |
| Facing | W-facing — W. |
| Coordinates | 53.228495° N, -9.457885° E |
| Managed by | Galway County Council |
| Certification | Blue Flag (FEE) — awarded since 2003.0 |