Bray

Bray Strand

Bray Beach

Good for Relax

8.3

/ 10 Very good

#13 out of 56
in Leinster

About

Bray Strand is located on the Irish Sea and it is in the 13th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 19.9 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Bray settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Bray Strand coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.

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

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Historical

+12 ^oC +9 ^oC

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+11 ^oC

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Bray, Leinster,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Good

7.4/10

Cover

Very poor

2.3/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Tolerable

5/10

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Bray Strand is located in Leinster within Bray, 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.

User reviews

"Great escape very close to Dublin. Jam-packed traffic at some times, but it is totally worthwhile."

Calin Timbus

"It is a nice pebble beach not the usual sand one. The waves are little wild ones not the softer ones where u are not pushed by them. The beach is clean and easily accessible by dublin bus and luas both. The only bad experience was the toilets ,they were extremely dirty as if used by animals not human beings."

Shruti Singh

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Photo of Bray Strand with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Bray Strand with long straight shore

Photo of Bray Strand with very clean level of cleanliness

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"Great escape very close to Dublin. Jam-packed traffic at some times, but it is totally worthwhile."

Calin Timbus

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
size&shape
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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What to do in Bray Strand? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Bray Strand can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Bray Strand. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Bray Strand implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

DUB• 27.2km
Dundrum, Outside Lua...• 14.3km
Bray (Daly)• 8 min walk

Localities

Bray• 1km
Dublin• 19.9km

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

The beachline of Bray Strand is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Bray Strand?

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

The Bray Strand is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Bray Strand good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Bray Strand does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Bray Strand good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Bray Strand secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Bray 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.

What are the key audiences of Bray Strand?

Bray Strand can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

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

The bar is located right on the Bray Strand.

How far is the Bray Strand from parking?

The Bray 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 Bray Strand?

The month with the highest temperature in Bray Strand is August. Its average value reaches 18°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?

Bray 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Bray Strand (Leinster) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Bray Strand for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.