Beaches in Dungarvan, County Waterford

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The beach guide has 6 beaches listed in and around the town of Dungarvan. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).

  • Clonea Beach (3.5 miles)

    Clonea © John M

    Clonea Strand is a long, wide stretch of sandy beach about 10 minutes ' drive from Dungarvan. It is considered my some to be among the best beaches on Ireland's South East coast.

    People come here throughout the year for long walks, and to fly kites, taking in the expansive views over the sea and the…

  • Ballyquin Beach (8.7 miles)

    Ballyquin © Oliver Dixon | BY-SA

    Ballyquin Beach is fairly remote and with limited parking it never gets too busy. This is no reflection on the beach itself as it is something of a gem. 

    Stretching for around 400 metres the beach here is comprised of a lovely fine golden sand. The water is generally calm in the summer months and the…

  • Stradbally Cove (7.5 miles)

    Stradbally Cove © Papapiper

    Stradbally Cove is tucked away at the mouth of the River Tay, set back in a deep inlet on Waterford's "Copper Coast". The narrow bay is flanked by grassy headlands which provide plenty of shelter from the breeze. 

    At low tide there's acres of sand here - in fact it is a fair hike to reach…

  • Ardmore Bay (10.3 miles)

    Ardmore Bay © Vadrefjord

    The small holiday town of Ardmore boasts a mile long stretch of sandy beach. Situated midway between Dungarvan and Youghal the town retains much of its charm as well as an abundance of history.

    Beginning on the northern edge of the harbour town, the beach is mostly backed by fields remaining largely undeveloped. Overlooking the town…

  • Whiting Bay (11.4 miles)

    Whiting Bay © Oliver Dixon | BY-SA

    Whiting Bay is a wide open sandy beach in the east of County Waterford near Youghal.

    The beach here is popular with surfers and can have great waves, however it is often windy here too.

  • Caliso Bay (12.8 miles)

    Caliso Bay © John Berry | BY-SA

    The remote rural beach of Caliso Bay is located on the very edge of County Waterford, across the river Blackwater from County Cork. On the whole Caliso Bay, with its exotic name, is largely deserted. The most frequent visitors are local anglers, the occasional surfers and the odd naturist (the section to the right of…

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