Swimming spots in Kerry
- Baile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs)Baile an Sceilg is a sandy beach backing onto Baile an Sceilg village.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- Ballybunnion NorthBallybunnion North is an exposed sandy beach facing due west onto the Atlantic ocean, thus the beach can be rough at times.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- Ballybunnion SouthBallybunnion South is an exposed sandy beach facing due west onto the Atlantic ocean, thus the beach can be rough at times.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- BallyheigueBallyheigue is an exposed sandy beach facing due west onto the Atlantic ocean, thus the beach can be rough at times.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- Banna StrandBanna bathing water is located in a rural area.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- Béal BánBéal Bán is located near Smerwick Harbour in the village of Ballyferriter in Co Kerry.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
- CastlegregoryCastlegregory Beach is located on the northern side of the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, in the South West of Ireland.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- CromaneSmall quiet pebble beach with some sand.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
- Cúas CromCúas Crom Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the Caherciveen area and is well known for great swimming as there are very few currents in the sheltered cove.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- DerrymoreDerrymore Beach is located just a few miles from Tralee in County Kerry.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
- Doire Fhíonáin (Derrynane)Doire Fhíonáin (Derrynane) is a south westerly facing sandy beach backing onto sand dunes.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- FenitFenit beach is a relatively sheltered sandy beach facing due south into Tralee Bay.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- Fionntrá (Ventry)Fionntrá is a relatively sheltered sandy beach facing due east/southeast onto Cuan Fionntrá.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- InchInch Strand is an exposed sandy beach, facing due west into Dingle Bay and to the Atlantic Ocean beyond.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- KellsKells Beach is a small sandy cove located in a little inlet in a predominantly rocky shoreline.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- Littor beachA sandy beach at the mouth of the Shannon river.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
- MaharabegMaharabeg Beach is a sandy beach, with a shingle ridge, and faces east/south-east into Tralee Bay.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- ReenroeReenroe beach is a lovely stretch of coastline between Waterville and Ballinskelligs.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
- Rossbeigh, White StrandRossbeigh Beach is an exposed sandy beach, with a shingle ridge, facing due west into Dingle Bay and to the Atlantic Ocean beyond.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- Trá na hUíne (Inny Strand, Waterville)Trá na hUíne (Inny Strand) is located on Bá na Scealg (Ballinskelligs Bay), and is approximately 2km from the village of Waterville in south Kerry.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- Waterville Town BeachWaterville beach is located very close to the town and forms the eastern boundary on Ballinskelligs Bay.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
- White Strand, CaherciveenWhite Strand is a small west facing sandy cove (~ 450m in length) exposed to prevailing winds.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.