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Smirisary Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 24th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a straight 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, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Smirisary 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.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Samalaman Bay, which has a rating of 7.8.
Smirisary Beach (Highland) is located outside the Smirisary 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, 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, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Sanna 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Glenuig 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Ardtoe 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Back of Keppoch 5.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Back of Keppoch 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Back of Keppoch 1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Back of Keppoch 2.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Back of Keppoch 2.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Morar 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Aird 2.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Onich 1.4 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 Smirisary Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Smirisary 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.
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The coastline of Smirisary 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.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Smirisary 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 comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Smirisary Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Smirisary Beach for swimming is positive.
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.
The region of the Smirisary 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 occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Smirisary Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Smirisary Beach.
The Smirisary Beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.
There are 1 attractions near Smirisary Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Eilean Shona Jetty located in 4.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Smirisary Beach is August. Its average value reaches 15°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 8°C and water 8°C. See more details in weather section.
Smirisary Beach (Highland) 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.Smirisary Beach (Highland) 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, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Seilebost 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Nairn 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Dirleton 2.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Durness 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Dores 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Balmedie 1.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Brora 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Dornoch 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Eyemouth 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Auldhame 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Kingsbarns 1.2 km
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