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Malahide Strand

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Malahide Strand?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Malahide Strand.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Shoreline Bar & Bistro is the closest place located 3500 meters from the beach.

Malahide Beach

Good for Relax

8.2

/ 10 Very good

#17 out of 56
in Leinster

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Malahide Strand is located on the Irish Sea and it is in the 17th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 13.9 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Malahide settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Malahide Strand coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Portmarnock Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.

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Historical

+12 ^oC +10 ^oC

Air temperature

5.7 M/S

Wind

+11 ^oC

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Malahide, Leinster,

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Water

Good

7.4/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Very poor

1.7/10

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Malahide Strand is located in Leinster within Malahide, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
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location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

Portmarnock, Ireland

Portmarnock Strand

Portmarnock Beach

8.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Portmarnock 1.5 km

Portraine, Ireland

Donabate Strand

Donabate Beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble

Portraine 1.7 km

Rush, Ireland

Fingal Bay Strand

Fingal Bay Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Rush 1.3 km

Rush, Ireland

Rush North Strand

Rush North Beach

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Rush 1 km

Dublin, Ireland

Dollymount Strand

Dollymount Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Dublin 6.3 km

Skerries, Ireland

Skerries Strand

Skerries Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Skerries 0.1 km

Balbriggan, Ireland

Balbriggan Strand

Balbriggan Beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Balbriggan 0.4 km

Gormanston, Ireland

Gormanston Strand

Gormanston Beach

8.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Gormanston 1.5 km

Killiney, Ireland

Killiney Strand

Killiney Beach

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

Killiney 1 km

Bray, Ireland

Bray Strand

Bray Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

Bray 1 km

Bettystown, Ireland

Bettystown Strand

Bettystown Beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Bettystown 0.2 km

Greystones, Ireland

Graystones South Strand

Graystones South Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Transport Localities

Restaurants

The Shoreline Bar &...• 3.4km
Fonte Coffee• 3.4km
Shoreline Brasserie• 3.4km
Smyths Bridge House• 3.9km

Transport

DUB• 9.3km
Busáras Central Bus...• 13.6km
Malahide• 16 min walk

Localities

Malahide• 1km
Dublin• 13.9km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Malahide Strand?

The coastline of Malahide Strand is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Malahide Strand?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Malahide Strand, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Malahide Strand good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Malahide Strand does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Malahide Strand good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Malahide Strand secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Malahide Strand is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Malahide Strand?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Malahide Strand.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Shoreline Bar & Bistro is the closest place located 3500 meters from the beach.

How far is the Malahide Strand from parking?

The Malahide Strand has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Malahide Strand?

The month with the highest temperature in Malahide Strand is August. Its average value reaches 17°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Malahide Strand (Leinster) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Malahide Strand (Leinster) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.