Beaches in Portmarnock, County Dublin
- Portmarnock beaches map
- The beaches:
- Portmarnock
- Malahide
- The Burrow
The beach guide has 3 beaches listed in and around the town of Portmarnock. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).
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Portmarnock Beach (0.7 miles)
Within a stone's throw of Ireland's capital, Dublin, the beach at Portmarnock is also known as the Velvet Strand. This is on account of the beautiful smooth sand that makes up the three miles of Portmarnock Strand.
The beach here is backed by sand dunes which lead onto the Portmarnock Championship golf course. These dunes are…
Malahide Beach (1.9 miles)
Malahide is an expansive stretch of sand that runs between the town and the estuary. It is a popular spot with beach walkers with a mix of dunes, beach, footpath and promenade running along its 2km length. Whilst Malahide beach probably isn't the best place for swimming owing to strong tidal currents it is a…
The Burrow Beach (2.4 miles)
The Burrow Beach in Sutton is a fine sandy beach stretching for nearly a mile. Joining the peninsula of Howth Head to the mainland the beach is backed by extensive sandy dunes.
Easily reachable from Sutton Cross train station this is a popular spot in the summer and has a seasonal lifeguard service.
Portmarnock beaches map
Map featuring Portmarnock beaches. Click on pins to view beach details
