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Trá Chaladh Fínis, Carna

Good to go

No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.

About this spot

Trá Chaladh Fínis is a scenic, sandy and rural beach overlooking Finish Island. Trá Chaladh Fínis supports a variety of vegetation including a variety of marine plant species and flower species. It also supports a variety of birds. Animals which may be spotted off the coastline include otters and seals. Activities include swimming, bathing and surfing. The beach is a long beach approximately 400 metres in length.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard
No
Parking
No
Toilets
No
Accessible entry
No
Dogs
No
Public transport
No

Official water quality

Classified Excellent in 2025.

Trá Chaladh Fínis, Carna is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Trá Chaladh Fínis, Carna has achieved an Excellent Water Quality rating for the four consecutive years 2022 to 2025. Annual water quality ratings are generally calculated using monitoring results over a four-year period and are assessed against stringent bacterial limits to protect bather health.

Official bathing-water profile

Common questions

Can you swim at Trá Chaladh Fínis, Carna right now?
Trá Chaladh Fínis, Carna is currently marked "Good to go". No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself. This reflects the latest data published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.
What is the water quality like at Trá Chaladh Fínis, Carna?
the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Trá Chaladh Fínis, Carna as Excellent in 2025. Classifications are a rolling assessment of bacterial samples taken over four bathing seasons, measured against E. coli and intestinal enterococci limits set by the EU Bathing Water Directive.
Is there a swimming ban or warning at Trá Chaladh Fínis, Carna?
There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) for Trá Chaladh Fínis, Carna. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.
Is there a lifeguard at Trá Chaladh Fínis, Carna?
No lifeguard cover is listed for Trá Chaladh Fínis, Carna. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.

Contains data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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