Burrow Beach is situated beside the city of Portrane, which gets its name from the Irish Port Reachrainn. Hence, this means the port of Reachra ( place of many shipwrecks ). Near the beach can be seen Lambay Island. The term Lambay itself is a reworking of the Norse Lambe Eye, implying the island of lambs or sheep. Rest rooms are available on the beach and access for wheelchairs is provided. To reach here by public transport, catch the 33B in Dublin City Centre bound for Portrane. The beach is just 2 minutes on foot from where the bus drops you off.
Balcarrick Beach, stretching over about 3.5 km, is very lovely, as large sand dunes can be found here. These have been building up continuously over a period of 25-30 years. A beach side resort can be found close by, in addition to vehicle parking facilities, lifeguard supervision and toilets for public use. Dogs are welcome, but strictly on leashes only . The very pretty town of Donabate is a particularly pleasurable 20 minute walk away. This is served by both the train as well as the 33B bus.
The stunning Dollymount Strand was awarded the Blue Flag in 2009, and consistently passes harsh tests on water quality. For generations Dubliners have been coming here to enjoy the tranquillity near the city that it offers. This very long, sandy area is only 10-15 minutes north from Dublin Town Centre by car. It is always populated at weekends, but the friendly regulars will point you on the way, if you aren't sure which direction to go in. Fans of kite boarding count this beach as being amongst one of the finest for practicing their sport. Come here and see for yourself just why this beach draws people weekend after weekend.
It is a fair bet that pretty much every Dublin has satisfied memories from their infancy of visiting Sandycove. Nowadays , they bring their own children and grand youngsters here so they can experience something similar. Its shallow water and the ever present lifeguard supervising in peak season make this an especially safe place to bring children. During the summer at points when the sun shines, you'll need to reserve your spot on the sand, as it is phenomenally well-liked by families - so much so that parking can become quite tight. However , thanks to the sheer numbers of children in one place all happily playing with each other, building castles with new chums, the atmosphere is something you truly cant resist. It can also help that there's always an ice cream wagon available.
Skerries Strand enjoys fabulous perspectives of the coast of North Antrim and Mountains of Mourne on days when visibility is clear. This 1.2 km beach seems like a cove, and lies beside the Red Island Coastal Walkway. The very lovely harbour area is also nearby. The local Skerries village is served by the Inter Town Service and the train station is only a ten minute ramble away. Alternatively, you can get the thirty three from Dublin Town, and walk 2 minutes from the bus stop to the beach.
Balcarrick Beach, stretching over about 3.5 km, is very lovely, as large sand dunes can be found here. These have been building up continuously over a period of 25-30 years. A beach side resort can be found close by, in addition to vehicle parking facilities, lifeguard supervision and toilets for public use. Dogs are welcome, but strictly on leashes only . The very pretty town of Donabate is a particularly pleasurable 20 minute walk away. This is served by both the train as well as the 33B bus.
The stunning Dollymount Strand was awarded the Blue Flag in 2009, and consistently passes harsh tests on water quality. For generations Dubliners have been coming here to enjoy the tranquillity near the city that it offers. This very long, sandy area is only 10-15 minutes north from Dublin Town Centre by car. It is always populated at weekends, but the friendly regulars will point you on the way, if you aren't sure which direction to go in. Fans of kite boarding count this beach as being amongst one of the finest for practicing their sport. Come here and see for yourself just why this beach draws people weekend after weekend.
It is a fair bet that pretty much every Dublin has satisfied memories from their infancy of visiting Sandycove. Nowadays , they bring their own children and grand youngsters here so they can experience something similar. Its shallow water and the ever present lifeguard supervising in peak season make this an especially safe place to bring children. During the summer at points when the sun shines, you'll need to reserve your spot on the sand, as it is phenomenally well-liked by families - so much so that parking can become quite tight. However , thanks to the sheer numbers of children in one place all happily playing with each other, building castles with new chums, the atmosphere is something you truly cant resist. It can also help that there's always an ice cream wagon available.
Skerries Strand enjoys fabulous perspectives of the coast of North Antrim and Mountains of Mourne on days when visibility is clear. This 1.2 km beach seems like a cove, and lies beside the Red Island Coastal Walkway. The very lovely harbour area is also nearby. The local Skerries village is served by the Inter Town Service and the train station is only a ten minute ramble away. Alternatively, you can get the thirty three from Dublin Town, and walk 2 minutes from the bus stop to the beach.
