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Mayo's Beaches

Below is a map of 14 of Mayo's Beaches, 11 of which are Blue Flag certified.

A map highlighting 14 of Mayo's beaches. Use links below to learn more.

Clare Island Elly Bay Ross Mullaghroe Golden Strand Mulranny Dooega Betra Old Head Doogort Keel Carrowmore

Blue Flag Beaches in County Mayo for 2010


This year Mayo was awarded 11 Blue Flag Beaches.  The Blue Flag Campaign is a source of information on clean, safe and enjoyable environments for aquatic recreation.  Visitors to the Blue Flag Beaches in Mayo can expect to see an Environmental Code of Conduct and Information on Protected Sites and Species in the locality.  

Green Coast Beaches in County Mayo for 2010

Mayo also won Green Coast Awards on additional Beaches, the Green Coast Award acknowledges beaches which meet EU bathing water quality standards, which are also prized for their natural, unspoiled environment.  The award encourages 'best practice' in beach management of rural beaches and emphasises community involvement in their management. 

Map locating both Blue Flag Beaches and Green Coast Beaches for 2010 in Mayo.

Mayo's Beaches:

Mayo Beaches


Westport Civic Offices
Altamont Street
Westport
Co. Mayo
Phone: (098) 50400
Email: westportao@mayococo.ie
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.