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Donabate beach is located on the Irish Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 40th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 17.3 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Portraine settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.
It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so it is highly 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.
Donabate beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, 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.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Fingal Bay Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
Donabate beach (Leinster) is located outside the Portraine settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Donabate beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
Portraine 1.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Malahide 1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Rush 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Portmarnock 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Rush 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Skerries 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Dublin 6.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Balbriggan 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Gormanston 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Killiney 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Bettystown 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Bray 1 km
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Donabate beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Donabate beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the Donabate beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Donabate beach for swimming is positive.
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 sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of the Donabate beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Donabate beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Donabate beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Fonte Coffee is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
The Donabate beach 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.
The month with the highest temperature in Donabate beach 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.
Donabate beach (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.Donabate beach (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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Blackrock 3 km
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Greenore 28.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Stroove 7.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Kinsale 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Stroove 13.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand
Stroove 10.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque
Ardmore Point 3.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Ardmore Point 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Rossnowlagh 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Bundoran 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Stroove 17.8 km
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