Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach
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- 2024-11-19
Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach is in the county of Dublin. Life guard is present at bathing season, 11am to 7pm weekends only in June & full time July, August & first two weeks in Sept. There are toilets and a parking lot near the beach. Dogs shall be kept on a leash. Guests with impairments can access the beach. Beach wheelchair is available. A Hippocampe chair is available at Portmarnock Beach by contacting 086-8222646. The service is free of charge but you are strongly advised to book in advance to avoid disappointment. You will be asked to complete a booking form and to present a valid ID as proof of identity.Bus Route
Velvet Strand Beach is an east-facing, gently sloping beach with a long, open stretch. Behind the beach are dunes.
Swimming – Canoeing, – Fishing, – Walking
PortmarnockVelvetStrandis located approximately 14km north of Dublin City Centre, in Fingal, North County Dublin. The beach is approximately 1.5km from the town centre. The designated area is approximately 0.5km long and the beach extends beyond the designated area approximately 5.0 km long
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