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Portmarnock Beach

Beach & coast Dublin

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Portmarnock is a wide strand of sandy beach located in Portmarnock, north Dublin. It is five miles long and stretches all the way to Baldoyle. This is a shallow, very safe to swim with multiple lifeguard stations. Shore Surface: Sandy/Pebbles/Grass. Paddling: Yes. Jumping Or Diving: No. Lifeguard During Summer: Yes. Family Friendly: Yes. Swim Buoys: Yes

Good to know

Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
CostFree admission
What's thereSwimming Spot (Sea/Lake/River)
AmenitiesCafe/Restaurant, Car Parking, Toilets
AccessibilityAccessible: No.
Data from Get Ireland Active — Sport Ireland 2023, CC BY 4.0
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Car park
Toilets
Buggy-friendly
Café on site
Dog friendly
EV charging
Baby change facilities
Picnic area