Feel The Wind In Your Hair And The Sun In Your Face As You Walk Along The Golden Kerry Beaches
If it’s Surfing Beaches you are looking for then Surf Over Here If it’s Sea Fishing Beaches you are looking for then Fish Over To Here If it’s Scuba Diving Beaches you are looking for then Scuba Over Here If it’s Beaches to Sail from you are looking for then Just Sail Over Here
Kerry is awarded 13 blue flags for its beaches
Rossbeigh is a gorgeous beach located just five minutes drive from the Town of Glenbeigh you will find a stretch of one of the finest beaches in Ireland. Glenbeigh, a small tourist village located on the Ring of Kerry. Drive along the sea front until you find the perfect parking space where you can walk down the rocks/path to meet the long sandy shore. Rossbeigh Strand is 5 Kilometres of uninterrupted beach, pointing out into Dingle Bay. Fine soft sand with the sea on either side The beach has some great waves and is patrolled by lifeguards at designated times during the summer months, so it safe for swimming, great for surfers, ideal for horse riding, and there is a nearby pub. If you’re bringing the kids be sure to have a bucket and spade on hand. To find the beach bear right at the fork in the road as you leave Glenbeigh heading for Cahersiveen.
The head of Dingle Bay is cut off by two narrow sand-hill promontories – one an offshoot of the Dingle Peninsula at Rossbeigh – which enclose the harbour of Castlemaine. Situated on the inner side of the Dingle promontory, and facing south, is the sheltered seaside resort of Inch. Where an inch is not a mile -well as a matter of fact the beach is four miles long. Located on the main Killarney to Dingle Road, Inch beach has been a holidaymakers favourite for years now! Inch has a magnificent strand of firm golden sand, backed by sand hills, which are well known, to archaeologists for Kitchen Middens and old habitation sites. The beach is actually a sand spit, which juts into the sea between Dingle Harbour and Castlemaine Harbour. It might even look familiar, as it was the place where Ryan’s Daughter was famously filmed. Dingle Bay sweeps gently in, affording safe bathing, and presenting a beautiful picture of blue waters with softly tinted mountains on either side. Inch is a particularly convenient centre for motor and cycling tours, and amongst the local excursions which may be suggested are drives to Dingle, Slea Head, Ballyferriter, Connor Pass, Camp and Castlegregory.
If you want to view an incredible beach with miles and miles of sand ringed by sparkling dunes take a walk from Coomaduff Hill towards Caherdaniel. Down below is Derrynane Beach and Bay. Derrynane Beach is a really wonderful stretch of white sandy shore, reaching as far as two rocky areas, which act as a border to the beach. This Blue Flag Beach is renowned for its waves - perfect if you fancy doing a spot of surfing. If you are at the beach for the day, why not walk along the shore or perhaps you’d prefer to explore the park that lies just behind Derrynane beach. If you can paint, paint it. If you have a good camera take plenty photographs and if you have a good memory, remember the view. Then go down and enjoy yourself on the strand. Ballinskelligs Blue Flag Beach
Situated just west of the harbour, Ballinskelligs beach can be found in South Kerry’s very own Irish speaking area, Ballinskelligs. The beach itself is actually a designated Natural Heritage area. If you don’t fancy lying on the beach all day why not head across to Valentia Island, which is just a short drive from here. You can take a cruise from here to the famous Skellig Islands. Ventry Blue Flag Beach
Located southwest of Ventry on the Dingle Peninsula, is this very popular Blue Flag Beach. Access to the beach, can be gained just outside Ventry Village. When you arrive you can relax on the sandy strand, explore the small dunes or bring the dog for a walk in the extensive wet grasslands! Kells Blue Flag Beach
This Blue Flag beach is located on the Ring of Kerry. Ideally situated between Glenbeigh and Cahirsiveen, Kells beach epitomises the unspoilt nature of South Kerry. The small beach is located close to a little harbour and loads of fun can be had jumping off the pier! A wide range of flora and fauna surrounds the beach. The beach is quite private and is much quieter than other beaches that are found in the area. One word to describe Kells - Perfect! Maherabeg Blue Flag Beach
Maherbeg is one the many sandy beaches to be found on the Maharees Peninsula. It can be found in Castlegregory, which is located on the north side of the Dingle Peninsula, halfway between Tralee and Dingle. They are popular sandy beaches surrounding the bustling village of Castlegregory with life guards during summer season. Surf schools, water sports equipment and wetsuit hire. Stroll along the vast coastline and let the magnificent waves crash at your feet. Wander around the secretive dunes or if you more energetic do a spot of surfing!The area is renowned for its great watersports! Check out more about the area here. Fenit Blue Flag Beach
This Blue Flag sandy beach can be found close to the harbour in the little fishing village of Fenit. The area is a designated natural heritage area important for flora and fauna. The beach is just a short distance from the Tralee town, which is famous for its August festival, The Rose Of Tralee. You can watch the big ships come in and out of the harbour or perhaps you’d like to pay Tralee's very own aqurium, Tralee Ocean World, a visit. Ballybunion Beaches
Ballybunion is a popular seaside resort, full of attraction and distraction. With three spectacular beaches, personally I think that the stretch of beach from the castle to the Cashen is one of the most peaceful beaches in Ireland, let alone County Kerry Ballybunion.
It is about 5 Kilometres long, with Ballybunion Golf Course on your left, a good 100 metres width of beach and the Atlantic waves to look out on. If you can’t find a spiritual uplift taking this bracing walk on a windy day you had better head up into the town and order a double Powers.
The other two beaches, one called ladies beach and the other The Nun’s Strand are beneath the cliffs of Doneen.
Ladies Beach is usually fairly crowded especially on weekends and holidays. The cliffs are riddled with caves, which have proven to be very dangerous, especially as high tide approaches.
The Nun’s Strand, named after the convent just above it, is a fantastic little beach if you can just get down to it. I used to be able to get onto it for swimming and fishing years ago, but the wild Atlantic Ocean has worn away all the paths down to it and it’s far too dangerous to get there now.
Ballybunion beaches are popular with surfers, canoeing and swimming, with well-trained Life Guards keeping their eyes on everyone enjoying themselfs, as the tide and currents can be quite treacherous.
Ballyheigue is a beautiful blue flag beach in North Kerry. The Beach runs from the village of Ballyheigue for 3km south. The beach ends at Black Rock, the outlet from Lough Akeragh. This is a popular beach that is patrolled by lifeguards throughout the bathing season. In peak season you might prefer to go to Ballyheigue as it is generally not as busy as neighbouring beaches. Banna Strand
Located just 7km from Tralee town, Banna is a gorgeous beach offering you the perfect place to relax and get away from it all! Why not paddle in the clean waters or take a leisurely stroll along the strand. The dunes at Banna are protected and are a designated area of conservation, Loads of rare plants and animals can be found around here – perfect for the wildlife enthusiast! Doonsheane 
Doonsheane is on the Lispole to Dingle Town road near the village of Kinard. It is a sandy beach but not safe for swimming due to dangerous currents and there is limited car parking. Kinard Beach 
Kinard/Tra Beag Beach is a small stony beach on the village of Kinard off the main Lispole to Dingle Town road. This beach is not safe for swimming either due to the strong currents. However there are excellent views of the Searrach sea stack and Great Blasket Island. Minard Beach 
Minard is a storm beach consisting of rounded boulders in the shadow of Minard castle. It is an amazingly exhilarating beach; you will find it off the Annascaul to Lispole road as you head for Dingle Town from Tralee. Coomenoole Beach 
Coomenoole Beach is a very small beach and was used as one of the locations for the filming of Ryan`s Daughter. It is the closest beach to Slea Head and the views are dramatic. The currents here are extremely dangerous, so do not enter the sea. But by all means take a visit there, you will not regret it. You will find the beach on the A559 road a few miles before Dunquin. Clogher Strand 
Clogher Strand is a small stony beach with dramatic views of the Blasket Islands. I am afraid this beach is also not suitable for swimming, maybe a paddle or two, but the views make up for it. You will find the beach just off the same road about half way from Dunquin to Ballyferriter. Ferretir’s Cove 
Ferretir’s Cove is a small stony bay but more importantly an ancient archaeological site, where evidence of the human occupation in the Mesolithic era has been found. The ruins of Ferriter’s Castle, which are on private land and not accessible to the public. But you can enjoy the Cove . A bit hard to find, best to stop off in Ballyferriter , have a pint of the black stuff and ask there. Muirioch and Baile na nGall Strands Muirioch and Baile na nGall Strands lie adjacent to the fishing village of Baile na nGall Clean bill of health for Kerry beaches Kerry’s bathing areas and blue flag beaches have been listed among the best in the country in an Environmental Protection Agency water report. The quality of bathing Water in County Kerry Ireland remains high, with 93 per cent of designated bathing areas meeting the EU standards. Kerry’s bathing spots come in for specific mention with the report stating that of particular note, all ofthe designated bathing areas in Kerry, Galway,Meath, May and Donegal achieved good quality status.
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