Please help the next visitor by writing a few lines about the beach, are there toilets? Is it shallow? Is there a jetty or maybe a kiosk?
Beaches close to Galley Cove
Barley Cove Beach, situated in Barley Cove Bay, boasts a sheltered south-facing expanse of sand dunes. There is a large tidal lagoon (Lissagriffin Lake) behind it. Anglers, walkers, surfers, and windsurfers frequent this versatile location.
Ballyrisode Beach, situated at Toomore in Co Cork, is a sheltered, SAC and NHA designated sandy beach.
Dooneen Pier on the Sheep's Head Peninsula in Co Cork is a deep water harbour.
Cadogan's Strand is a 250m long sheltered beach near Schull town in Co Cork.
Silver Strand is a south-west facing sandy beach with a gentle slope.
Garnish Beach, located at the southern end of Beara Peninsula in West Cork, boasts stunning views of Dursey Island and Garnish Bay. Along with its white sandy shores, there are wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities that include convenient features such as changing rooms and baby changing facilities.
Tragumna Beach is a serene, sandy beach situated on the north-east side of Tragumna Bay. It faces the south/south-west direction and has a gentle slope. The beach is protected by Drishane Island, which adds to its tranquility. It is located adjacent to the Lough Hyne Nature Reserve & Environs, a Special Area of Conservation and a proposed Natural Heritage Area (SAC, pNHA 000097). Additionally, it falls under the Sheeps Head to Toe Head Special Protection Area (SPA 004156). The beach is only utilized by a limited number of small boats.
Derrynane, also known as Doire Fhíonáin, is a beautiful sandy beach located in the southwest region of Ireland. Facing the Atlantic ocean, it is susceptible to the westerly winds and waves. Along with its pristine sand, visitors can also enjoy the sand dunes and surrounding forests, wetlands, and grazing areas. Popular activities include swimming, surfing, windsurfing, canoeing, and angling. While the identified bathing water is about 160m long, the larger beach stretches from Abbey Island and continues eastward beyond Derrynane House.
Waterville beach borders Ballinskelligs Bay and is situated near the town. The beachfront has been altered to provide access to the rocky shoreline, a coastal path, and other amenities.
Trá na hUíne, situated on the beautiful Ballinskelligs Bay, is a sandy beach backed by an extensive sand-dune system. It is approximately 2km from the village of Waterville in south Kerry and features a south-westerly facing aspect. The beach is primarily used for swimming, walking, windsurfing, and fishing, and there is public car parking available at the southern end of the beach with a convenient concrete ramp leading on to the sand.
