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.offers guided kayak and paddleboard trips21 things in this storyGurteen BaySightGurteen Caravan Park is situated 3.1km (on the R341) from Roundstone village.Move with NaturePlaceoffers guided kayak and paddleboard tripsDog's BaySightElsewhereFred & 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 drinksKeem BaySightAchill Island, Irelandsecluded crescent of golden sandCroaghaun CliffsSightAchill Island, Irelandhighest cliffs in IrelandKeelSightAchill Island, Irelandsweeping beachTrawmoreSightAchill Island, Irelandmix of sand and shingleMinaun CliffsSightAchill Island, Irelandrise to 466m at eastern endInch 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 1989TramoreSightDunfanaghy, Irelandsecluded beach in shadow of Horn HeadKillahoey BeachSightDunfanaghy, Irelandlooker beachRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →