Dublin’s Best Beaches Dublin is a swimmer’s paradise and there are many excellent idyllic and safe places to take a dip. Dublin also boasts Blue Flag Beaches at Portmarnock, Seapoint, Portrane and Killiney.
Bullock Harbour
Dollymount Strand
Skerries
Take a stroll along this wonderful stretch of sand – a favourite
A Blue Flag beach on the northside, peppered with
haunt of walkers, cyclists and runners. The Strand also takes in
picturesque villages.
If you wish to jump from high viewpoints, then this is the place for you. Near the Forty Foot, it is a haven for thrill-seekers. The harbour is also home to a wonderful scuba diving school.
amazing views of Dublin Bay. It hosts a nature reserve and also Burrow Beach
allows for a bit of kitesurfing.
Also known as the ‘Hole In The Wall’ in Sutton and a good stretch of about 1.3km in one of the country’s most scenic area.
Bull Island A sandbar island, which is within a short reach of any city centre location. This beach is also a dream for anyone who loves water
The Velvet Strand
sports.
This Portmarnock flat sands beach has been kissed by fame when in 1930, aviator Charles Kindgford Smith used the sand as a
Forty Foot - Sandycove
runway. This brave man’s flight to Newfoundland began in a calm
An exciting promontory on the southern tip of Dublin Bay at
Irish azure setting.
Sandycove. It’s one of the county’s most popular bathing spots with a 250-year tradition among swimmers. There are plenty of
Flying the Blue Flag
handrails to help swimmers have a safe and easy access to the
Four of the beaches along the coast are of Blue Flag quality.
emerald sea. This Dublin institution was male-only and used to be popular with nudists.
1.
Seapoint – Dun Laogharie/Rathdown
2.
Portmarnock/Velvet Strand
Tower Bay, Portrane
3.
Bray South Promenade
Near the Forty Foot, you can view the Tower Bay which is also
4. Greystones
near to Lambay Island. Overlooking this idyllic nook is one of the These beaches have achieved the Blue Flag standard – which is
many Martello towers dotted around the coastline.
an international award of the highest accolade. It recognises outstanding compliance with bathing water quality.
The Great South Wall A haven for swimmers near Ringsend and the Grand Canal Dock. Close to the famous Poolbeg towers and you can also take in the
The programme aims to raise environmental awareness and
chance to view the busy workings of Dublin Port.
promote sound environmental management of beaches, marinas and inland bathing waters around the world.
Killiney – White Rock This is a cool hideaway at low tide. The beach can be stony but
The beaches and marinas that have achieved this accolade
between the White Rock Beach and the beautiful Vico Baths,
have complied with strict criteria relating to water quality,
this area is popular. The water depth is good and the views are
safety, facilities for visitors, beach management, environmental
spectacular as far as the Sugarloaf Mountain.
education and the provision of information.
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