Keem Bay, Achill Island

Lonely PlanetJul 30

From quiet coves to great stretches of golden sand that are a destination in their own right, Ireland’s coastline is a beach lover’s paradise.

secluded crescent of golden sand

21 things in this story

Keem BaySightsecluded crescent of golden sand
Croaghaun CliffsSighthighest cliffs in Ireland
KeelSightsweeping beach
TrawmoreSightmix of sand and shingle
Minaun CliffsSightrise to 466m at eastern end
Elsewhere
Fred & Nancy'sCaféKilliney, Irelandsnack and coffee stop in Airstream caravan
Stoop Your HeadRestaurantSkerries, Irelandseafood restaurant
Blue BarRestaurantSkerries, Irelandfamily-friendly
Raven Nature ReserveSightCurracloe, Irelandprotects pine forest and dune systems
Inchydoney Surf SchoolPlaceInchydoney, Irelandhelps find your feet surfing
West Cork Model Railway VillageAttractionClonakilty, IrelandFun family day out in Clonakilty.
Inchydoney Island LodgeHotelInchydoney, Irelandplace for meals or drinks
Inch StrandSightInch, Ireland5km-long sand spit in Dingle Bay
Kingdom WavesPlaceInch, Irelandsurf school offering lessons
Banna StrandSightBanna, Irelandhuge Blue Flag beach, local favorite
Crag CaveSightCastleisland, Irelandcave opened to public in 1989
Gurteen BaySightRoundstone, IrelandGurteen Caravan Park is situated 3.1km (on the R341) from Roundstone village.
Move with NaturePlaceRoundstone, Irelandoffers guided kayak and paddleboard trips
TramoreSightDunfanaghy, Irelandsecluded beach in shadow of Horn Head
Killahoey BeachSightDunfanaghy, Irelandlooker beach
Dog's BaySightRoundstone, Ireland

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