About Stranraer

Stranraer town is located in Dumfries and Galloway United Kingdom, and famous for its turquoise water, whose crystal clarity is incredible! This increases the level of beach recreation, since the better the water, the more pleasant it is to be in it! But don't be too cool!

Nearest beaches in Stranraer

view the highest rated beaches in area

Good for Relax
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
2.2 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Ardwell Bay Beach

Ardwell 3.9 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

New England Bay Beach

Port Logan 2.9 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Port Nessock Beach

Port Logan 0.5 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
2.2 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Sandeel Bay Beach

Portpatrick 1.3 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Gray sand & pebble • Difficult access • Large low tide • Mountain trail > 500m
0.5 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Lady Bay Beach

Kirkcolm 3.2 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Large low tide • Sand & Rocks bottom
1 Amenities index

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Stranraer are Chapel Rossan Bay Beach, Ardwell Bay Beach, New England Bay Beach.

The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Stranraer, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of town are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

As pebble rocky beaches are common here, it's recommended to bring aqua shoes if you're sensitive to it. This way, your vacation will be as comfortable as possible.

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

It's worth noting that 7 beaches in Stranraer have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.