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Portmarnock Velvet Strand, Ireland

Dublin · Ireland

Portmarnock Velvet Strand

Five kilometres of flat Dublin-bay sand reachable on the commuter rail.

SandyFamily friendlyQuietScenic
10/10

Beach Access: Very easy

This score rates how easy the beach is to reach and use — not how beautiful it is.

  • Getting there: flat, easy walking
  • Water is about 5 minutes from the access point
  • Parking about 250 m away
  • Reachable by public transport

How to get there

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Public transport

By car

On foot

Walk from access point
About 5 min on foot
Walking difficulty
Easy
Stairs
Information unavailable
Steep path
Information unavailable
Parking
Nearby · about 250 m away
Public transport
Available
Boat-only access
Information unavailable
Access fee
Information unavailable

Accessibility

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Wheelchair access

Unavailable

Stroller friendly

Yes

Accessible beach infrastructure: information unavailable. We only list adapted ramps, boardwalks or assisted-bathing equipment where these are known to exist.

Facilities

CuratedFreshness unknown

Toilets

Yes

Showers

Yes

Changing facilities

Unavailable

Lifeguard

Yes

Sunbeds & umbrellas

No

Restaurants / bars nearby

No

Natural shade

Unavailable

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Nearby in Dublin

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Restaurants and bars at the beach itself: none — eat in Dublin.

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