beaches in ireland

Beach Tag: scenic-drive

  • Downhill Beach

    Located on the Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland, near Castlerock. It forms the eastern end of an 11km (7-mile) stretch of sand running westwards from the base of the cliffs below Mussenden Temple to Magilligan Point, incorporating Benone Strand and Magilligan Beach.

  • Portsalon Beach (Magherawarden / Ballymastocker Strand)

    Located on the Fanad Peninsula, along the R268 between Rathmullan and Fanad Head, on the western shores of Lough Swilly. Approached via a twisting cliff top route along Croaghaun Mountain with exceptional views. Shelves gently towards the Atlantic Ocean. Part of Ballymastocker Bay which stretches from Portsalon Pier to Magherawarden.

  • Coumeenoole Beach

    Located on the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, near Dunquin and just south of Dunmore Head. It is a key stop along the scenic Slea Head Drive section of the Wild Atlantic Way.

  • Keem Bay

    Located at the western end of Achill Island, past Dooagh village. Accessed via a cliff-top road. Nestled in a valley between Croaghaun mountain and Moyteoge Head. Described as a perfect horseshoe bay and one of the most westerly points in Europe.

  • Inch Beach

    Located on the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland. It is a 5km long sand spit reaching into Dingle Bay, situated between Dingle Harbour and Castlemaine Harbour, near the village of Inch.