Sandy beach in the centre of Bundoran town, County Donegal, just 250m off Main Street. Sheltered bay facing Donegal Bay and the Atlantic. Bounded by rocks and promenade. Approx. 500m long.
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Location
Access Information
Good road access. Multiple car parks nearby (free and paid, seasonal charges apply 9am-6pm Easter Sat - Sep 30th). Main Beach Car Park (€2/day), Tullan Strand Car Park (€2/day), Atlantic Way Car Parks (€3/day), Street Parking (50c/hr), West End/Post Office/Stephens'/Tullan Bays (Free). Contactless/card payment available. Coach parking available on Astoria Road.
Beach Details
Activities
- Swimming/Bathing (designated area)
- Surfing (rocks/reefs noted
- check locally)
- Walking
- Sandcastle building
- Picnics. Nearby: Funfair/Amusements
- Waterworld
- Rock climbing
- Seaweed Baths (implied by town's reputation)
- Golf.
Facilities
- Lifeguards (Daily in summer)
- Public Toilets (Seashells Service Unit at beach - seasonal hours 10am-7pm + 24/7 Portaloo; also nearby at The Bridge)
- Parking (see access_road)
- Beach Wheelchair (available for booking via Salty Shell Café)
- Free WiFi (at Lifeguard Tower). Nearby in town: Cafes (Waves Cafe on Main St
- Salty Shell Cafe mentioned for wheelchair booking)
- Restaurants
- Pubs
- Hotels
- Shops
- EV Charging (customer only)
- Library
- Post Office
- Medical Centre
- Tourist Office. Showers not confirmed.
Environment
Town centre, Bay, Atlantic, Promenade, Rocks. Nearby: Tullan Strand (2km+ surfing beach), Funfair/Amusements (Bundoran Adventure Park), Waterworld (Aquapark), Cliffs (Fairy Bridges nearby).
Conservation Status
Likely within the Donegal Bay SPA (Special Protection Area). (Inferred from NPWS document title).
Views
Fine views across Donegal Bay and towards Benbulben mountain.
Wildlife
Jellyfish sometimes present.
Cultural & Historical Significance
Long history as a popular seaside resort since the 18th century, particularly favoured by Victorian leisured classes in the 19th century after Viscount Enniskillen established a summer residence.
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Reviews Summary
Generally positive reviews highlighting the beautiful, clean, sandy beach, good for walks, families, and surfing. Lifeguards and clean toilets are appreciated. Some reviewers mention the lively (sometimes noisy) atmosphere due to the nearby town, funfair/amusements, and events. Occasional mention of jellyfish. Some find the town itself a bit shabby.
Bundoran beach is an amazing place, the walks along the shoreline are the best. Noise level can be very disturbing if staying near circus on Atlantic way. Cars event revving engines can be mental first week of August.
Highly recommended for a short family break with great beach and lots to do for kids and kids alike such as Aquapark & Amusements
Beautiful beach. Great to have access to toilets too, which were lovely and clean. Beach was lovely and clean and the kids & teens had a ball. Bring a picnic and you're all sorted.
Lovely beach saw lots of surfers. Lovely scenery and rock climbing. Brilliant funfare at the beach well worth visiting loads of rides and dinky doughnuts
A small beach with lufeguards. Sandy and relatively quiet for a tourist town. Beware of the jellyfish though
Beautiful beach for a walk & eat ice-cream on a sunny August day. The town hasn't much going on , atmosphere a bit shabby & dirty , such a pity, no nice eateries or coffee shop , i'll skip visiting the next time ..........
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