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Keem Bay — Ireland
Wild & scenic

Keem Bay

Achill Island, County Mayo · 🇮🇪 Ireland

Notable⚑ Blue FlagEurope

A turquoise horseshoe cupped by soaring green cliffs at the wild western tip of Achill Island.

In season the water at Keem Bay (Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland) reaches about 16°C. Best months: June to September. The beach flies the Blue Flag for water quality and safety.

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Sea temperature
~16°C in the warm season
Water
Clear turquoise, unusually calm for the Atlantic
Sand
Sheltered horseshoe of white-gold sand at the foot of steep cliffs
Swimming
Sheltered and clear but cold; a Blue Flag beach
Best time to visit
June to September
Setting
Steep green cliffs and a hairpin mountain road at the western tip of Achill Island
Beach type
Wild & scenic
Blue Flag
Yes
Region
Europe

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Keem Bay: frequently asked questions

Where is Keem Bay?

Keem Bay is at Achill Island, on the coast of Ireland.

What is the sea temperature at Keem Bay?

In the warm season the sea at Keem Bay reaches about 16°C. Clear turquoise, unusually calm for the Atlantic.

When is the best time to visit Keem Bay?

The best time to visit Keem Bay is June to September. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Keem Bay have?

Keem Bay has sheltered horseshoe of white-gold sand at the foot of steep cliffs.

Is Keem Bay good for swimming?

Sheltered and clear but cold; a Blue Flag beach.

Does Keem Bay have Blue Flag status?

Yes — Keem Bay holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.

Photo: Geyo John (CC BY-SA 3.0) · source