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Spanish Point Beach

For current information on bathing water quality and related information, please refer to www.beaches.ie.

Spanish Point lies to the west of Milltown Malbay on the road from Quilty to Lahinch. It is a sandy beach, the long spine of rocks which stick out into the sea and the rocky shoreline at the northern end of the strand are very interesting places to observe a variety of plants and animals. 

Please bring your litter home at the end of your visit to Spanish Point.  

Under the Litter Pollution Acts 1997-2003, dog-owners are required to clean up after their animals if it fouls in a public place such as public roads, footpaths, parks and beaches. Failure to do so can result in an on-the-spot fine of €150.

Beach bye-laws are in place with horse riding and dogs prohibited between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the summer season.

Motorised watercraft, surfing and the use of canoes and kayaks is prohibited in close proximity to swimmers.

Location

Spanish Point Beach
Dough
Spanish Point
County Clare
Map

Lifeguarded hours

  • Lifeguard hours 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m..
  • Weekends (Saturday, Sunday) of 18th & 19th May; 25th & 26th May.
  • Daily starting 1st June to 31st August.
  • Weekends (Saturday, Sunday) of 7th & 8th September; 14th & 15th September.

Amenities

Disability access
  • Award: Blue Flag
  • Beach wheelchair

     Specially adapted beach Hippocampe chairs are available at the lifeguard station.The chairs with specially-designed wheels are free of charge. Users will require a carer or personal assistance to operate them. To book please contact the lifeguard station on 087 6384416 
  • Bicycle parking
  • Designated swimming area
  • Disability access
  • Disability accessible parking
  • Dogs allowed on lead

     

    No dogs allowed on the beach between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. during the summer season. Before 11 a.m. and after 6 p.m. dogs are allowed but must be on a lead.

  • First Aid
  • Information point
  • Launching slipway
  • Lifebuoy
  • Lifeguarded
  • Litter bin
  • Parking
  • Picnic area
  • Showers
  • Surfboard zone
  • Toilets

Map of amenities

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Spanish Point beach amenities map

Map of location

Longitude: -9.432872 Latitude: 52.843178

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Location

Spanish Point Beach
Dough
Spanish Point
Clare
Map

Lifeguarded hours

  • Lifeguard hours 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m..
  • Weekends (Saturday, Sunday) of 18th & 19th May; 25th & 26th May.
  • Daily starting 1st June to 31st August.
  • Weekends (Saturday, Sunday) of 7th & 8th September; 14th & 15th September.