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Dog's Bay is a gorgeous beachfront located near Roundstone and Clifden within County Galway, forming a sand spit and tombolo land formation with adjacent Gurteen Beach. The spectacular horseshoe-shaped beach stretches for more than a mile along the coastline, home to pristine white sands created from seashell fragments. Unique geological and archaeological features make the beach an internationally-significant region for preservation, including rare machair vegetations grasslands which are only found along Ireland and Scotland's western coastlines. Crystal-clear waters gradually increase in depth from the beach's shoreline, making for excellent swimming conditions for visitors of all ages. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are also popular activities at the beach throughout the summer months.
Dog's Bay Beach, Roundstone, Galway, Republic of Ireland
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