Managed by Coastal Friends of Inishturk, the beach was first awarded in 2018 and has retained it since. The Green Coast Award is for beaches which have excellent water quality but may be less developed and less populated than Blue Flag ones. They are also prized for their natural, unspoilt environment.
Keep a keen eye out for the range of rare birds that frequent the beach and perhaps you may even get a visit from an inquisitive seal. Basking sharks, a variety of whales and pods of dolphins are often visible from the beach.