Beaches in Beautiful Cork

Ballycotton Bay:

Ballycotton is the hidden gem of East Cork. It is a small picturesque fishing village which sits on a rocky-ledge overlooking Ballycotton Bay and is surrounded by sandy beaches. Only 40 minutes from Cork airport and Cork City, You can enjoy the freshest of fish served in award winning restaurants or from the local gluten free chippy straight from the boats in Ballycotton Harbour. You will receive a warm local welcome in our traditional pubs, there is live music in the village every weekend and the more energetic can enjoy our cliff side Pitch n Putt course or Ballycotton’s internationally acclaimed cliff walk.

 

Ballycotton Beaches:

When the tide is out you can walk for miles from one beach to the next, it really is amazing.

Silverstrand beach can be accessed from Ballycotton village on foot.
Ballynamona is a very safe beach for children to swim in and there is plenty of sand to built sand castles.
Ardnahinch has a car park and slip road to the beach.
Garryvoe is a pebble beach and a great destination for families. It has a children’s playground, shop, picnic area, car park, wheelchair access to the beach & public toilets.
Ballywilling is the perfect beach it you want a quieter time. There is a car park and slip road to the beach.
Ballycrenane has a car park with good access to the beach. This is also a good spot for beach fishing.

 

Youghal Front Strand

Front strand is a sandy beach located within walking distance of Youghal town just off the N25. The beach is located just to the west of the mouth of the great River Blackwater.  The town of Youghal is designated an Irish Heritage Town with its rich history and well preserved medieval town walls. Here you will find plenty of shops and cafes.  It is a pleasant beach for walking and joins up with neighbouring Claycastle and Redbarn beaches.

 

Redbarn Beach

Redbarn is a breath-taking wide open strand with miles of blue flag beach. Cork may not always have the most idyllic weather conditions, but it certainly has many great beaches for a fun day out. Whether you are looking for a romantic walk on the beach, or just somewhere to bring the kids and the dog for some fresh air, Redbarn Strand is a splendid stretch of land for all to enjoy.

 

Myrtleville Beach

Myrtleville Beach in Crosshaven is the closest beach to Cork City and ideal to get to the coast for an hour. Although there’s no official beach car park the approach road is wide and can facilitate lots of cars on either side.

 

Take a look at the “Pure Cork Map” to find your way around the activities we have to offer in our beautiful City of Cork.    Print it off before you come or keep it handy on your phone.  We can’t wait to welcome to The Address Cork.