{"id":1842,"date":"2025-04-30T11:30:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T11:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/?p=1842"},"modified":"2025-05-06T13:06:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T13:06:15","slug":"secret-irish-beach-beats-maldives-hotspot-as-one-of-the-worlds-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/30\/secret-irish-beach-beats-maldives-hotspot-as-one-of-the-worlds-best\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Secret\u2019 Irish beach beats Maldives hotspot as one of the world\u2019s best"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re dreaming of lying on a beach<\/a> right now, you might be picturing yourself on a Maldives<\/a> atoll, or snoozing on a cove in Positano<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But there\u2019s a stunning spot much closer to home, described as a \u2018secluded paradise\u2019 with \u2018tropical vibes\u2019.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to put Ireland\u2019s Keem Beach<\/a> on your radar.<\/p>\n

The beautiful beach sits within Keem Bay on Achill Island, along the Wild Atlantic Way<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It was named in the annual ranking by World\u2019s 50 Best Beaches<\/a>, coming in at number 7 in Europe, and 48 in the entire world. It beats the likes of Kuramathi Sandbank in the Maldives, and La Pelosa in Sardinia, to claim its spot.<\/p>\n

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@matt__stitt<\/a> <\/p>\n

Irelands secret paradise #ireland<\/a> #paradise<\/a> #beach<\/a> #ocean<\/a> #waves<\/a> #roadtrip<\/a> #keem<\/a> #keembay<\/a> #achill<\/a> #island<\/a> #mayo<\/a> @Mayo North Tourism, Ireland @Tourism Ireland <\/p>\n

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While the mercury never exactly soars here (visitors can enjoy pleasant average highs of 16C in July and August), its white sand and crystal clear sea have been praised for rivalling more exotic spots.<\/p>\n

\u2018Keem Beach stands out for its raw natural beauty and surprisingly blue waters which resemble those found in more tropical locations,\u2019 reads the list.<\/p>\n

Fans of the Oscar winning-film, The Banshees of Inisherin<\/a>, might also recognise it: Keem Bay is where Brendan Gleeson\u2019s character, Colm Doherty, calls home. The beach at also the setting for the final scene of the film.<\/p>\n

What are people saying about Keem Beach?<\/h2>\n
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@thewildatlantictraveller<\/a> <\/p>\n

Adventures at Keem Bay, Achill Island \ud83c\udf0a\u26f0\ufe0f epic hikes, turquoise waters, and even spotted basking sharks cruising through the bay! \ud83e\udd88 This place is pure magic. #KeemBay<\/a> #AchillIsland<\/a> #WildAtlanticWay<\/a> #BaskingSharks<\/a> #HikingAdventures<\/a> #IrelandTravel<\/a> #NatureLovers<\/a> #BucketList<\/a><\/p>\n

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Keem Beach is beloved by those who have been lucky enough to visit.<\/p>\n

The spot has five stars on TripAdvisor, with travellers saying it\u2019s a destination like no other.<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u00a0have been around this funny old world,\u2019 wrote one reviewer, \u2018but I think this was possibly the most beautiful beach I have seen.\u2019<\/p>\n

Others agreed: \u2018Keem, despite hundreds of visits since early childhood, continues to amaze as possibly my top wonder of the world.\u2019<\/p>\n

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A beautiful spot in the west of Ireland (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Over on TikTok, viewers had no idea that such a beautiful gem existed.<\/p>\n

\u2018Wow this is stunning!\u2019 wrote a commenter. \u2018Would not have thought this was Ireland.\u2019<\/p>\n

However, the one critique visitors have of Keem is that, perhaps unsurprisingly, it gets pretty crowded.<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s a great beach but can get busy,\u2019 wrote a visitor. \u2018There is a warden now who does his best to control the traffic and ensure sensible\u00a0parking\u00a0which is helpful.\u2019<\/p>\n

Another said the traffic was \u2018worse than the M50\u2019 while one guest advised people to \u2018get there early to avoid the streams of traffic in the afternoon as parking is limited.\u2019<\/p>\n

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