Cork

135 of 135 beaches

Abbey BeachAbbey Beach aerial
bay

Abbey Beach

Historic pier with stunning views

Exceptional
Ahakista Bay Beach (western)Ahakista Bay Beach (western) aerial
bay

Ahakista Bay Beach (western)

Wild scenic rural Irish cove

Exceptional
Ahakista Strand (Kitchen Cove)Ahakista Strand (Kitchen Cove) aerial
bay

Ahakista Strand (Kitchen Cove)

Remote sandy cove, private area

High
An CuasínAn Cuasín aerial
sea

An Cuasín

Small remote sandy Irish cove

High
An Cúl TráighAn Cúl Tráigh aerial
ocean
Blue Flag

An Cúl Tráigh

Southern mixed-surface less-visited beach

High
An Lao ThoirAn Lao Thoir aerial
ocean

An Lao Thoir

Remote water-access island beach

High
An Trá BhánAn Trá Bhán aerial
ocean

An Trá Bhán

Remote island beach, beautiful passages

Exceptional
An Trá MhórAn Trá Mhór aerial
ocean

An Trá Mhór

Remote island sand beach only

High
Ardnahinch BeachArdnahinch Beach aerial
bay
Green Coast

Ardnahinch Beach

Wide dog friendly walking beach

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Back strand, West Fountainstown BeachBack strand, West Fountainstown Beach aerial
inlet

Back strand, West Fountainstown Beach

Sandy family beach food trucks

Exceptional
Family Friendly
BallinatonaBallinatona aerial
inlet

Ballinatona

Small sandy cove rural setting

High
Family Friendly
Ballinwilling BeachBallinwilling Beach aerial
ocean

Ballinwilling Beach

Long sandy beach, peaceful walks

High
Family Friendly
Ballybrannigan BeachBallybrannigan Beach aerial
ocean

Ballybrannigan Beach

Long sandy dog-friendly coastal walk

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Ballybrassil BeachBallybrassil Beach aerial
bay

Ballybrassil Beach

Quiet rural sandy Cork inlet

Moderate
Family Friendly
Ballycotton BeachBallycotton Beach aerial
ocean

Ballycotton Beach

Rocky cove with famous shipwreck

Exceptional
Ballydonegan BeachBallydonegan Beach aerial
ocean

Ballydonegan Beach

Distinctive copper-sand beach secluded

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Ballydonegan Lower Bay BeachBallydonegan Lower Bay Beach aerial
ocean

Ballydonegan Lower Bay Beach

Remote natural rocky cove bay

High
Ballynamona StrandBallynamona Strand aerial
ocean
Green Coast

Ballynamona Strand

Sandy, scenic, quiet, dog-friendly strand

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Ballyrisode BeachBallyrisode Beach aerial
inlet
Green Coast

Ballyrisode Beach

Sheltered sandy inlet kids love

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Barley CoveBarley Cove aerial
bay
Blue Flag

Barley Cove

Large sandy curved bay beach

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Beach Near Dúnalong Castle, Sherkin IslandBeach Near Dúnalong Castle, Sherkin Island aerial
ocean

Beach Near Dúnalong Castle, Sherkin Island

Tiny rocky cove, rural island

High
Family Friendly
Beach Near Kilquane UpperBeach Near Kilquane Upper aerial
bay

Beach Near Kilquane Upper

Rural quiet mixed surface beach

Moderate
Beach and Bench with a View Near Cork Harbour Pilots LaunchBeach and Bench with a View Near Cork Harbour Pilots Launch aerial
harbour

Beach and Bench with a View Near Cork Harbour Pilots Launch

Harbour viewpoint with pebble beach

Exceptional
Beach at Sean Rua's RestaurantBeach at Sean Rua's Restaurant aerial
ocean

Beach at Sean Rua's Restaurant

Clean sandy sheltered Atlantic cove

High
Family Friendly
Beach near Horse Island Mining Complex RuinsBeach near Horse Island Mining Complex Ruins aerial
inlet

Beach near Horse Island Mining Complex Ruins

Remote island sandy rocky cove

High
Beach near Kinsale Boatyard LimitedBeach near Kinsale Boatyard Limited aerial
ocean

Beach near Kinsale Boatyard Limited

Working boatyard with small beach

Moderate
Beach near Murphy's Cove Holiday HomesBeach near Murphy's Cove Holiday Homes aerial
sea

Beach near Murphy's Cove Holiday Homes

Remote rocky cove mixed surface

High
Beach near Tobar a'Luibín Holy Well on Hare IslandBeach near Tobar a'Luibín Holy Well on Hare Island aerial
bay

Beach near Tobar a'Luibín Holy Well on Hare Island

Remote island sanctuary requiring effort

High
Blind StrandBlind Strand aerial
sea

Blind Strand

Sheltered sandy cove swimming paradise

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Bolts BeachBolts Beach aerial
ocean

Bolts Beach

Dog friendly cove Atlantic swimming

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Broad StrandBroad Strand aerial
bay

Broad Strand

Sheltered bay beach, family safe

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Cahermore 1st pebbled beachCahermore 1st pebbled beach aerial
ocean

Cahermore 1st pebbled beach

Remote pebbled rocky Irish coastline

High
Cahermore Second pebbled beachCahermore Second pebbled beach aerial
ocean

Cahermore Second pebbled beach

Pebbled Atlantic coastal rural beach

High
Carraig na gCapallCarraig na gCapall aerial
bay

Carraig na gCapall

Quiet sheltered cove scenic beauty

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Castlehaven StrandCastlehaven Strand aerial
ocean

Castlehaven Strand

Secluded pebbly cove for swimming

Exceptional
Cave TunnelCave Tunnel aerial
ocean

Cave Tunnel

Remote rocky cove wild

High
Chimney CoveChimney Cove aerial
ocean|lagoon

Chimney Cove

Hidden lagoon beside Barley Cove

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Church BayChurch Bay aerial
ocean

Church Bay

Rocky cove, peaceful, scenic views

Exceptional
CoolmaineCoolmaine aerial
bay

Coolmaine

Sandy calm bay strong currents

High
Corner BeachCorner Beach aerial
ocean

Corner Beach

Small gravel cove, clear water

High
Cow StrandCow Strand aerial
ocean

Cow Strand

Remote clean sandy Atlantic strand

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Cuaisín Leaca TobarCuaisín Leaca Tobar aerial
sea

Cuaisín Leaca Tobar

Remote gravel cove Kerry coast

High
Cuan BánCuan Bán aerial
bay

Cuan Bán

Secluded sandy cove steep walk

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Cuan Bán (White Bay Beach)Cuan Bán (White Bay Beach) aerial
ocean

Cuan Bán (White Bay Beach)

Secret stoney quiet scenic relaxing

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Cuas na mBarcCuas na mBarc aerial
ocean

Cuas na mBarc

Rugged remote Atlantic cove hideaway

High
CuasínCuasín aerial
ocean

Cuasín

Remote gravel cove, Atlantic, quiet

High
Curraghbinny Corra Binne Main BeachCurraghbinny Corra Binne Main Beach aerial
inlet

Curraghbinny Corra Binne Main Beach

Sandy pebbled beach bird reserve

Moderate
Cuskinny BeachCuskinny Beach aerial
bay

Cuskinny Beach

Quiet pebbly swimming spot Cork

High
Family Friendly
Dock BeachDock Beach aerial
bay

Dock Beach

Sheltered sandy cove, historic views.

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Dooneen Bay, Kilcolman StrandDooneen Bay, Kilcolman Strand aerial
ocean

Dooneen Bay, Kilcolman Strand

Sheltered bay with sailing marina

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Dooneen PierDooneen Pier aerial
ocean
Green Coast

Dooneen Pier

Deep water pier swimming spot

Exceptional
Dunworly BeachDunworly Beach aerial
sea

Dunworly Beach

Secluded sandy cove crystal water

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Dursey Sound CoveDursey Sound Cove aerial
ocean

Dursey Sound Cove

Remote rugged coastal swimming unconfirmed

High
Eastern Ahakista Bay BeachEastern Ahakista Bay Beach aerial
bay

Eastern Ahakista Bay Beach

Small scenic rural peaceful bay

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Eastern Remote Cove BeachEastern Remote Cove Beach aerial
sea

Eastern Remote Cove Beach

Remote sandy cove, West Cork

High
Family Friendly
Farran Bay BeachFarran Bay Beach aerial
ocean

Farran Bay Beach

Hidden rocky cove, caves exploration

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Fearann Uí ChonchúirFearann Uí Chonchúir aerial
ocean

Fearann Uí Chonchúir

Remote rocky cove, mixed surface

High
Fennell's Bay BeachFennell's Bay Beach aerial
ocean

Fennell's Bay Beach

Peaceful rocky Kerry swimming cove

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Flaxfort StrandFlaxfort Strand aerial
bay

Flaxfort Strand

Quiet scenic sandy fishing bay

High
Family Friendly
Forthill Gortacrossig Remote BeachForthill Gortacrossig Remote Beach aerial
ocean

Forthill Gortacrossig Remote Beach

Remote Irish gravel cove beach

Exceptional
Fountainstown BeachFountainstown Beach aerial
sea
Blue Flag
Green Coast

Fountainstown Beach

Cork's scenic mixed surface beach

High
Family Friendly
Front StrandFront Strand aerial
ocean
Blue Flag

Front Strand

Long sandy boardwalk accessible beach

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Galley CoveGalley Cove aerial
ocean
Green Coast

Galley Cove

Small sheltered cove crystal water

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Garinish Island (Oileán Garinis) BeachGarinish Island (Oileán Garinis) Beach aerial
sea

Garinish Island (Oileán Garinis) Beach

Remote island cove, mixed surface

Exceptional
Garnish BeachGarnish Beach aerial
bay
Green Coast

Garnish Beach

Small sheltered sandy mountain gem

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Garnish StrandGarnish Strand aerial
ocean
Green Coast

Garnish Strand

Safe sandy cove with facilities

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Garretstown StrandGarretstown Strand aerial
ocean
Blue Flag

Garretstown Strand

Sandy surfing beach Cork families

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Garrylucas, White StrandGarrylucas, White Strand aerial
sea
Blue Flag

Garrylucas, White Strand

Sandy Atlantic beach dramatic cliffs

High
Family Friendly
Garryvoe BeachGarryvoe Beach aerial
ocean

Garryvoe Beach

Sandy pebble beach scenic walks

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Glenmore StrandGlenmore Strand aerial
bay

Glenmore Strand

Quiet, scenic, sheltered, swimming, peaceful.

High
Family Friendly
Heir Island Bay Main BeachHeir Island Bay Main Beach aerial
ocean

Heir Island Bay Main Beach

Remote island crystal clear waters

Exceptional
Horse Island Strand, Cuas na gCaorachHorse Island Strand, Cuas na gCaorach aerial
sea

Horse Island Strand, Cuas na gCaorach

Remote island beach, gravel, beautiful

High
Howe's Strand Near Coastguard Station RuinHowe's Strand Near Coastguard Station Ruin aerial
ocean

Howe's Strand Near Coastguard Station Ruin

Isolated historic cove exceptional beauty

Exceptional
Family Friendly
InchInch aerial
sea

Inch

Peaceful sandy surfing cove Cork

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Inchydoney East BeachInchydoney East Beach aerial
bay
Blue Flag
Green Coast

Inchydoney East Beach

Excellent Blue Flag sandy beach

High
Family Friendly
Inchydoney West BeachInchydoney West Beach aerial
bay
Blue Flag

Inchydoney West Beach

Sandy Blue Flag lifeguarded beach

High
Family Friendly
Long Island North Beach (Pier)Long Island North Beach (Pier) aerial
ocean

Long Island North Beach (Pier)

Peaceful small pier rocky cove

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Lough Beg BeachLough Beg Beach aerial
sea

Lough Beg Beach

Hidden gem crystal clear sand

High
Family Friendly
Lower Cove BeachLower Cove Beach aerial
inlet

Lower Cove Beach

Hidden stony cove near Kinsale

Exceptional
Family Friendly
MaulicarraneMaulicarrane aerial
inlet

Maulicarrane

Secluded sandy cove, rural Cork

High
Family Friendly
Moloney's StrandMoloney's Strand aerial
inlet

Moloney's Strand

Sandy inlet beach, currents, quiet

High
Family Friendly
Myrtleville BeachMyrtleville Beach aerial
ocean

Myrtleville Beach

Small sheltered cove popular swimming

High
Family Friendly
Nohaval CoveNohaval Cove aerial
sea

Nohaval Cove

Small tide-dependent cove with caves

Exceptional
North Beach near Heir Island RetreatNorth Beach near Heir Island Retreat aerial
ocean

North Beach near Heir Island Retreat

Secluded island cove sandy rocky

High
Northern Curraghbinny WoodsNorthern Curraghbinny Woods aerial
bay

Northern Curraghbinny Woods

Wooded coastal trails with swimming

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Northern Dooneen Bay BeachNorthern Dooneen Bay Beach aerial
ocean

Northern Dooneen Bay Beach

Peaceful sheltered cove stony shoreline

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Oileán Chléire BeachOileán Chléire Beach aerial
bay

Oileán Chléire Beach

Secluded island cove calm waters

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Old Head Bay BeachOld Head Bay Beach aerial
ocean

Old Head Bay Beach

Remote rocky curved ocean bay

High
OysterhavenOysterhaven aerial
inlet
Green Coast

Oysterhaven

Sheltered bay for water sports

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Poughgorm, Poll GormPoughgorm, Poll Gorm aerial
ocean

Poughgorm, Poll Gorm

Hidden rocky cove, exceptional views

Exceptional
Private Access Beach Near The Mill and Barn Coastal CorkPrivate Access Beach Near The Mill and Barn Coastal Cork aerial
ocean

Private Access Beach Near The Mill and Barn Coastal Cork

Private access secluded coastal cove

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Red Strand BeachRed Strand Beach aerial
ocean
Green Coast

Red Strand Beach

Golden sand cove swimming West Cork

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Redbarn BeachRedbarn Beach aerial
sea
Blue Flag

Redbarn Beach

Boardwalk, sandy, exposed, Blue Flag.

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Reen Pier Atlantic Strip BeachReen Pier Atlantic Strip Beach aerial
bay

Reen Pier Atlantic Strip Beach

Secluded stony pier beach Cork

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Remote Beach Near Lehenagh LaneRemote Beach Near Lehenagh Lane aerial
ocean

Remote Beach Near Lehenagh Lane

Remote tiny Atlantic rocky cove

High
Remote Donaghmore BeachRemote Donaghmore Beach aerial
ocean

Remote Donaghmore Beach

Rocky sandy remote Atlantic cove

High
Remote Rocky Island BeachRemote Rocky Island Beach aerial
sea

Remote Rocky Island Beach

Remote rocky island water access

High
Ring Beach (Greenlands Strand)Ring Beach (Greenlands Strand) aerial
bay
Green Coast

Ring Beach (Greenlands Strand)

Quiet sandy family Cork beach

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Roberts CoveRoberts Cove aerial
sea

Roberts Cove

Sheltered cove with cliff walks

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Rocky BayRocky Bay aerial
sea
Green Coast

Rocky Bay

Beautiful rocky cove near Cork

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Rocky Beach at Marlogue Woods Forest Recreational AreaRocky Beach at Marlogue Woods Forest Recreational Area aerial
bay

Rocky Beach at Marlogue Woods Forest Recreational Area

Forest trails meet stone harbour beach

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Rosskerrig Lagoon BeachRosskerrig Lagoon Beach aerial
ocean

Rosskerrig Lagoon Beach

Remote sandy sheltered lagoon beach

High
Sandy CoveSandy Cove aerial
ocean

Sandy Cove

Beautiful small quiet sandy cove

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Sheep CoveSheep Cove aerial
ocean

Sheep Cove

Rocky cove with dangerous currents

Exceptional
Silver Strand, Sherkin IslandSilver Strand, Sherkin Island aerial
sea
Green Coast

Silver Strand, Sherkin Island

Clean white sand island beach

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Skiddy Island BeachSkiddy Island Beach aerial
sea

Skiddy Island Beach

Remote rocky Irish island beach

High
Snave BeachSnave Beach aerial
inlet

Snave Beach

Quiet sandy harbor inlet beach

Moderate
Southern Curraghbinny Woods (Coillte Corra Binne) BeachSouthern Curraghbinny Woods (Coillte Corra Binne) Beach aerial
bay

Southern Curraghbinny Woods (Coillte Corra Binne) Beach

Wooded sheltered swimming walking trails

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Stoney Beach RingStoney Beach Ring aerial
ocean

Stoney Beach Ring

Quiet pebble beach fishing views

High
Stony BeachStony Beach aerial
ocean

Stony Beach

Small stony sheltered Atlantic cove

High
Family Friendly
The Cove West BeachThe Cove West Beach aerial
ocean

The Cove West Beach

Remote rocky cove, swimming possible

High
The Long StrandThe Long Strand aerial
ocean

The Long Strand

Long peaceful sandy Atlantic strand

Exceptional
Family Friendly
The Mall Street Beach, Baile an ChaisleáinThe Mall Street Beach, Baile an Chaisleáin aerial
bay

The Mall Street Beach, Baile an Chaisleáin

Small curved pebbly bay beach

High
Family Friendly
TrabaneTrabane aerial
ocean

Trabane

Remote sandy cove mixed terrain

High
Trabolgan Bay BeachTrabolgan Bay Beach aerial
ocean

Trabolgan Bay Beach

Rocky cove family swimming parking

Exceptional
Family Friendly
TralispeanTralispean aerial
ocean

Tralispean

Hidden sheltered cove swimming spot

Exceptional
Family Friendly
TranaduileasgTranaduileasg aerial
ocean

Tranaduileasg

Remote rocky coves swimming beach

High
Traneen Dunboy BeachTraneen Dunboy Beach aerial
ocean

Traneen Dunboy Beach

Remote nature cove walking fishing

Exceptional
Travara BeachTravara Beach aerial
sea

Travara Beach

Small family-friendly pier jumping beach

Exceptional
Family Friendly
TrawnablahaTrawnablaha aerial
sea

Trawnablaha

Remote private scenic sheltered cove

High
TrawnablahaTrawnablaha aerial
ocean

Trawnablaha

Remote private cove West Cork

High
Trá Baile Mhic CróinínTrá Baile Mhic Cróinín aerial
ocean

Trá Baile Mhic Cróinín

Peaceful sandy beach wild unspoilt

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Trá BánTrá Bán aerial
ocean

Trá Bán

Remote sandy cove, clear water

High
Trá Leathann, Ballyhack Bay BeachTrá Leathann, Ballyhack Bay Beach aerial
ocean

Trá Leathann, Ballyhack Bay Beach

Stunning shingle cove not swimming

Exceptional
Trá na BóTrá na Bó aerial
ocean

Trá na Bó

Quiet gravel cove kayaking pier

Exceptional
Trá na MuilleenTrá na Muilleen aerial
bay

Trá na Muilleen

Hidden sheltered cove with shells

High
Trá na hAidhleann (Cadogans Strand, Schull)Trá na hAidhleann (Cadogans Strand, Schull) aerial
sea
Green Coast

Trá na hAidhleann (Cadogans Strand, Schull)

Sheltered sandy swimming near Schull

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Tráigh CartaTráigh Carta aerial
sea

Tráigh Carta

Sheltered pebble cove, kayaking paradise

High
Family Friendly
Tráigh LiceachTráigh Liceach aerial
ocean

Tráigh Liceach

Tiny quiet mixed sandy beach

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Tráigh na Mona BeachTráigh na Mona Beach aerial
bay
Blue Flag

Tráigh na Mona Beach

Small sheltered sandy family beach

High
Family Friendly
Tráigh na nDabhchaTráigh na nDabhcha aerial
bay

Tráigh na nDabhcha

Quiet scenic pebble beach Cork

Exceptional
Unknown BeachUnknown Beach aerial
sea

Unknown Beach

Rocky grassy shore, access restricted

Moderate
Unnamed Beach at Lackenduff SouthUnnamed Beach at Lackenduff South aerial
ocean

Unnamed Beach at Lackenduff South

Dramatic rocky cove with caves

Exceptional
Weavers Point Church BayWeavers Point Church Bay aerial
ocean

Weavers Point Church Bay

Scenic Cork Harbour viewing point.

Exceptional
Family Friendly
Youghal ClaycastleYoughal Claycastle aerial
ocean
Blue Flag

Youghal Claycastle

Long golden accessible boardwalk beach

Exceptional
Family Friendly
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