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Beaches close to Guillamene
Newtown Cove, Co Waterford, boasts a stony beach, deep water access via ladders and a slipway. It has a large car park, basic toilets, and wheelchair access through the Newtown woods.
Tramore is a 3 km long sandy beach with a gentle slope down to the water's edge. It boasts of rock pools that can be explored during low tide, teeming with diverse marine wildlife and plant species. On the west side of the beach, there is a rare lagoon-type salt marsh in Ireland and sand dunes. These exceptional features make the area a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and a Special Protection Area (SPA). Visitors can participate in numerous activities such as swimming, surfing, kite surfing, and kayaking.
Kilfarrassey, a 200m shingle beach located 5 km west of Tramore, boasts stunning coastal views. However, visitors should be cautious while swimming as the beach is steep and water deepens rapidly.
Annestown Beach is situated in the Copper Coast of County Waterford, 20 miles from Dungarvan. The sandy beach boasts safe swimming conditions and spectacular sea arches, offering a panoramic view of the coast.
Boatstrand Beach and Harbour is situated on the South East Coast of County Waterford and is a part of the Copper Coast. The beach and harbour are safe for swimming and offer stunning views of the coast. However, visitors should be cautious of small pleasure and fishing boats that also use the harbour. The location is approximately 20 miles away from Dungarvan.
Dunmore Strand boasts a serene sandy beach surrounded by a steep-sided cove. The beach enjoys ample sheltering and a mild incline. Seabirds flourish among the cliffs, with kittiwakes hatching on their faces. The beach lends itself to various activities, such as swimming, bodyboarding, and kayaking. The official bathing area spans about 100m x 75m at low tide. Additionally, tourists can find an adventure hub at the nearby harbor that offers a wide selection of water sports and rock-climbing.
Counsellors Strand is a stunning sandy beach nestled within a steep cove featuring striking red sandstone cliffs and unique geological formations, including visible folding. The beach is home to a diverse range of sea birds, including kittiwakes that nest along the cliffs. Above the beach is a grassy area ideal for picnics and taking in the stunning views. The designated swimming area stretches 100 metres in length and 75 metres in width during low tide, offering opportunities for swimming, bodyboarding and kayaking. Adventurous visitors can explore a range of on and off-water activities at the nearby adventure centre located at the harbour, such as rock climbing.
Woodstown Beach is a lengthy and sandy beach bordered by private wooded areas. It is tidal and stretches up to one kilometer during low tide, revealing a vast and level beach.
Bunmahon is a gently sloping sandy beach with dunes accompanied by an area of diverse plant species and wildlife. It also offers rock pools with access to various marine flora and fauna. UNESCO has acknowledged the south coast of the county as a GeoPark due to its exceptional geological significance. Moreover, the coastal area is a Special Protection Area recognized by the E.U. Birds Directive. The bathing area measures around 500 meters long and 100 meters wide during low tide.
Duncannon beach boasts a peaceful atmosphere and a relatively gentle slope of firm sand. The sand dunes, stretching between 5m and 100m to the north, lack significant vegetation except for the rare Wild Sage (Salvia verbenaca) listed in the Irish Red Data Book. A popular sand sculpting festival occurs in the summer, complemented by attractions including a maritime museum, cockleshell art center, artist studios, café, and craft shop. The beach accommodates limited watersports, such as surfing, windsurfing, and canoeing. Enjoy roughly 1.0 km of pristine bathing area encompassing approximately 0.2 km².
