Beaches in Ballybunnion, County Kerry

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The beach guide has 3 beaches listed in and around the town of Ballybunnion. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).

  • Ballybunion Ladies Beach (0.3 miles)

    Ballybunion Ladies Beach © James Emmans | BY-SA

    Flanked by caves and overlooked by the famous castle green, at low tide you can walk over to the men's beach and stroll as far as the Cashen river.

    Alternatively if tides forbid this you can do the cliff walk which will overlook the ladies and eventually she nuns beach. The well known seaweed baths…

  • Ballybunion Nuns beach (0.7 miles)

    Ballybunion Nuns beach ©

    This small, secluded beach is located around 15 minutes north of the popular beaches in Ballybunion. The name Nun\'s beach comes from the Convent located on the cliffs above the cove.

    Access to the beach is a little challenging and involves a scramble down a steep track with the assistance of a rope

    Just around…

  • Ballybunion Mens beach (0.6 miles)

    Ballybunion Mens beach © John Griffin

    The Mens beach at Ballybunion is the biggest of three beaches in this seaside resort. Stretching for several miles this is one of the most peaceful beaches on the coast and you won't have any problems finding a quiet spot to yourself. Overlooked by the ruins of a 16th century castle and Ballybunion Golf Course…

Ballybunnion beaches map

Map featuring Ballybunnion beaches. Click on pins to view beach details