Dalkey

Sandycove beach

7.5

/ 10 Good

#29 out of 56
in Leinster

About

Sandycove beach is located on the Irish Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 29th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 11.9 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Dalkey settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a tiny bay 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 not crowded place during the season.

Sandycove beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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

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

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Killiney Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.

Weather

Today Tomorrow May, 18 May, 19 May, 20 May, 21 May, 22 May, 23 May, 24 May, 25 May, 26 May, 27 May, 28 May, 29 May, 30 May, 31 Jun, 1 Jun, 2 Jun, 3 Jun, 4 Jun, 5 Jun, 6 Jun, 7 Jun, 8 Jun, 9 Jun, 10 Jun, 11 Jun, 12 Jun, 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun, 17 Jun, 18 Jun, 19 Jun, 20 Jun, 21 Jun, 22 Jun, 23 Jun, 24 Jun, 25 Jun, 26 Jun, 27 Jun, 28 Jun, 29 Jun, 30 Jul, 1 Jul, 2 Jul, 3 Jul, 4 Jul, 5 Jul, 6 Jul, 7 Jul, 8 Jul, 9 Jul, 10 Jul, 11 Jul, 12 Jul, 13 Jul, 14 Jul, 15 Jul, 16 Jul, 17 Jul, 18 Jul, 19 Jul, 20 Jul, 21 Jul, 22 Jul, 23 Jul, 24 Jul, 25 Jul, 26 Jul, 27 Jul, 28 Jul, 29 Jul, 30 Jul, 31 Aug, 1 Aug, 2 Aug, 3 Aug, 4 Aug, 5 Aug, 6 Aug, 7 Aug, 8 Aug, 9 Aug, 10 Aug, 11 Aug, 12 Aug, 13 Aug, 14 Aug, 15 Aug, 16 Aug, 17 Aug, 18 Aug, 19 Aug, 20 Aug, 21 Aug, 22 Aug, 23 Aug, 24 Aug, 25 Aug, 26 Aug, 27 Aug, 28 Aug, 29 Aug, 30 Aug, 31 Sep, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep, 8 Sep, 9 Sep, 10 Sep, 11 Sep, 12 Sep, 13 Sep, 14 Sep, 15 Sep, 16 Sep, 17 Sep, 18 Sep, 19 Sep, 20 Sep, 21 Sep, 22 Sep, 23 Sep, 24 Sep, 25 Sep, 26 Sep, 27 Sep, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 30 Oct, 1 Oct, 2 Oct, 3 Oct, 4 Oct, 5 Oct, 6 Oct, 7 Oct, 8 Oct, 9 Oct, 10 Oct, 11 Oct, 12 Oct, 13 Oct, 14 Oct, 15 Oct, 16 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 21 Oct, 22 Oct, 23 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct, 26 Oct, 27 Oct, 28 Oct, 29 Oct, 30 Oct, 31 Nov, 1 Nov, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 4 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 7 Nov, 8 Nov, 9 Nov, 10 Nov, 11 Nov, 12 Nov, 13 Nov, 14 Nov, 15

Historical

+12 ^oC +10 ^oC

Air temperature

5.7 M/S

Wind

+11 ^oC

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Dalkey, Leinster,

even more interesting beaches

View

Key features

Rare and important points

See all

Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Very poor

2.1/10

Booking.com

Sandycove beach is located in Leinster within Dalkey, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

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

"I enjoy going for a swim at this beach because the water is amazing, not as cold as I anticipated! On pleasant days, it can get quite crowded, but it's also a great spot for diving into the water. There are parking options available in the vicinity, allowing for a convenient walk to the beach."

Aria Almeida

"It was a great day to go for a swim at the beach, with the sun shining brightly."

Sylvan Porter

Booking.com

Photo of Sandycove beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Sandycove beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Sandycove beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Sandycove beach and the settlement

All photos

Panoramas

Add to list

User reviews

Aria Almeida

"It was a great day to go for a swim at the beach, with the sun shining brightly."

Sylvan Porter

Read all reviews

Stays nearby

View map

Beach features

Click any to view all beaches in the area with choisen feature or See all to filter

General features

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

Access

Improve beach data!

Found a discrepancy?

Make your contribution by updating the data.

Booking.com

Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

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

Dublin, Ireland

Dollymount Strand

Dollymount Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Dublin 6.3 km

Bray, Ireland

Bray Strand

Bray Beach

8.3

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

Bray 1 km

Portmarnock, Ireland

Portmarnock Strand

Portmarnock Beach

8.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Portmarnock 1.5 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

Greystones 0.2 km

Malahide, Ireland

Malahide Strand

Malahide Beach

8.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Malahide 1 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

Skerries, Ireland

Skerries Strand

Skerries Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Skerries 0.1 km

Wicklow, Ireland

Glen Strand

Glen Beach

8.4

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

Wicklow 1.6 km

Balbriggan, Ireland

Balbriggan Strand

Balbriggan Beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Balbriggan 0.4 km

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 Sandycove beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Sandycove beach 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• 18km
Dundrum, Outside Lua...• 8.8km
Dun Laoghaire• 20 min walk

Localities

Dalkey• 1.2km
Dublin• 11.9km

Travelers reviews

7.5/10 Good

Average Reviews rating

Contribute

Share your experience with other travelers

Reviews
Q&A

7.5/10 Good

Average Reviews rating

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Sandycove beach?

The coastline of Sandycove beach 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 Sandycove beach?

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

Is the Sandycove beach good for swimming?

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

Sandycove beach is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Sandycove beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Sandycove beach 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 Sandycove beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Sandycove beach 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 occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sandycove beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sandycove beach.

How far is the Sandycove beach from parking?

The Sandycove 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Sandycove beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sandycove 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sandycove 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.Sandycove 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.