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Beaches close to Stradbally
Ballyvooney Cove, located 1.5 km east of Stradbally village, boasts a picturesque stony beach.
Clonea boasts a sandy beach with a gradual downward slope extending to the low tide mark. During low tide, rock pools on the western side provide access to diverse marine flora and fauna. The beach is ideal for swimming, surfing, kayaking, and body-boarding. During the summer, an outdoor activity center operates at the beach. The designated bathing area spans approximately 500 meters in length and 200 meters in width at low tide, despite the beach measuring a kilometer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Guillamene in Co Waterford is a sheltered cove with deep water access via ladders and slipway. Amenities include a spacious car park and basic toilets. However, due to the consistent depth of the water, only adept swimmers are encouraged to swim here.
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.
Ballyquin Beach, situated around 4km northeast of Ardmore in Co Waterford, is a remote beach with a considerable stretch of smooth sand. However, due to its open surroundings, it is advisable to carry a windbreak during windy days.
