If your idea of the best beach is sun-kissed palm trees and warm enough water, then the coasts of Ireland Suitable for you.
Dublin's best beaches may not be tropical paradises, but they have their own beauty.
It is a windswept beach, with cliffs and long, isolated stretches of sand giving way to cold, murky seas.
Marvel at the small islands and enjoy some of the greatest fish in the world on the beaches of the beautiful Irish capital.

Best Beaches in Dublin

Best Beaches – Portmarnock Beach

Portmarnock, known as the Velvet Strand, is eight kilometres (five miles) of golden sand just 30 minutes from Dublin city centre.

We recommend that you come when the tide is high.

Go for a walk over the vast flats and enjoy the views of Howth Harbour and the majestic mountains nearby.

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Portmarnock Beach, Dublin

Best Beaches – Kyllini Beach

One of the best beaches in Ireland.

Its breathtaking beauty, with its scattered pebbles and rock pools filled with seaweed, makes it more suitable for a brisk walk and a swim than a relaxing stroll.

But it's worth a visit for the views alone.

From a distance, you'll be able to spot Dalkey Island – uninhabited except for seabirds circling the cliffs and goats climbing the steep slopes.

These waters are also a great area for spotting seals.

So if you're at the beach, swimming or kayaking,

Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for their distinctive, elegant heads rising above the waves.

Killiney Beach is one of the best beaches in Dublin.

Best Beaches – Sandycove Beach

It goes without saying that Sandycove is the best beach in Dublin.

It is located at the foot of the Martello Tower, immortalized in the opening scene of the 1922 film Ulysses.

The tower, where writer James Joyce once lived, is now a museum dedicated to his works.

Although smaller than some of the beaches around Dublin, it is no less beautiful.

Today, anyone can dive into the depths, as long as they are brave enough to face the cold Irish Sea.

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Sandycove Beach, Dublin

Tower Bay Beach

Also one of the best beaches in the Irish capital.

This beach looks like something out of a fantasy world, with its rocky cliffs giving way to a wide expanse of soft sand.

And the Martello Tower that stands as a guard.

While relaxing on the beach, you can take a look at the nearby island of Lambay.

Which is a major habitat for a large group of wallabies.

Tower Bay Beach, Dublin

claremont beach

If you only visit one coastal village in Dublin, make it Howth.

Easily accessible from the Dart, it is home to the quiet and picturesque Claremont Beach.

After you arrive, walk along the long sidewalk leading to the lighthouse and look out at Ireland's Eye, a small uninhabited island located just off the shore.

There are also a number of fine seafood restaurants along the coast, but for a meal on the beach, visit one of the attractive fish and chip shops dotted along the harbour.

Eat straight from the can while sitting on the sand and being exposed to the sea wind.

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Best Beaches, Claremont Beach, Dublin

Dollymont Strand Beach

A wooden bridge over the water from Clontarf will take you to the man-made island of Poole; here you'll find one of Dublin's favourite local beaches.

Dollymont Strand is located just 20 minutes from the city centre.

It offers a vast expanse of sand that is perfect for paddling, picnicking or just walking.

You can also take a look at Dublin Bay and Howth Harbour from here.

Dollymont Strand Beach, Dublin