Lonely PlanetJul 30The 12 best beaches in Ireland for every seasonFrom 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.rise to 466m at eastern end21 things in this storyKeem BaySightsecluded crescent of golden sandCroaghaun CliffsSighthighest cliffs in IrelandKeelSightsweeping beachTrawmoreSightmix of sand and shingleMinaun CliffsSightrise to 466m at eastern endElsewhereFred & Nancy'sCaféKilliney, Irelandsnack and coffee stop in Airstream caravanStoop Your HeadRestaurantSkerries, Irelandseafood restaurantBlue BarRestaurantSkerries, Irelandfamily-friendlyRaven Nature ReserveSightCurracloe, Irelandprotects pine forest and dune systemsInchydoney Surf SchoolPlaceInchydoney, Irelandhelps find your feet surfingWest Cork Model Railway VillageAttractionClonakilty, IrelandFun family day out in Clonakilty.Inchydoney Island LodgeHotelInchydoney, Irelandplace for meals or drinksInch StrandSightInch, Ireland5km-long sand spit in Dingle BayKingdom WavesPlaceInch, Irelandsurf school offering lessonsBanna StrandSightBanna, Irelandhuge Blue Flag beach, local favoriteCrag CaveSightCastleisland, Irelandcave opened to public in 1989Gurteen BaySightRoundstone, IrelandGurteen Caravan Park is situated 3.1km (on the R341) from Roundstone village.Move with NaturePlaceRoundstone, Irelandoffers guided kayak and paddleboard tripsTramoreSightDunfanaghy, Irelandsecluded beach in shadow of Horn HeadKillahoey BeachSightDunfanaghy, Irelandlooker beachDog's BaySightRoundstone, IrelandRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →
