Bunowen Bay

Bunowen Bay is a quiet stretch of west Galway coastline in County Galway, on the Connemara seaboard where low headlands, rock and sand meet clear Atlantic water.

It draws swimmers and walkers looking for open sea and space rather than facilities, with wide skies and views out to the surrounding hills and islands. Conditions are exposed and tides matter here, so check the sea before entering and take the usual care with open-water swimming. The bay suits anyone touring the Connemara coast and wanting a stop away from the busier beaches.