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Enjoy a day at the beach in Kerry.
From long stretches of sand to hidden coves with an almost-tropical feel, there's a variety of beaches to discover on a trip to Kerry. Escape for a day of sunbathing, play in the sand and water with the family or try your hand at surfing and Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) on your next visit.

Here are some of the best beaches in Kerry.

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1Ballybunion Beach

Visit Ballybunion and stroll glorious beaches in the most famous seaside resort in North Kerry.

Ballybunion Castle in County Kerry.
Ballybunion Beach
Ballybunion Beach
Ballybunion, Co. Kerry
2Ballyheigue

Throw yourself into a variety of water activities at Ballyheigue beach in County Kerry, all while taking in spectacular views of Tralee Bay.

Ballyheigue Blue Flag Beach
Ballyheigue
Ballyheigue
Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry
3Banna Strand

Uncover the incredible ecology and history of Banna Strand in Ardfert, County Kerry. The beach is located 7km north of Tralee Town.

Banna Blue Flag Beach
Banna Strand
Banna Strand
Ardfert, Co. Kerry
4Fenit

Fenit Beach is located close to Fenit Harbour in County Kerry. This is a sandy beach and is also a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and proposed Natural Heritage Area (pNHA).

Fenit Blue Flag Beach
Fenit
Fenit
Fenit, Co. Kerry
5Castlegregory Beach

Go beach hopping and explore all the sandy strands connected to the stunning Castlegregory Beach in County Tralee.

Six people paddle boarding at Castlegregory Beach in County Kerry.
Castlegregory Beach
Castlegregory Beach
Castlegregory, Co. Kerry
6Fionntrá (Ventry)

Fionntrá (Ventry) Beach is a beautiful crescent shaped beach located in the Gaeltacht village of Ceann Trá (Ventry) in County Kerry. It is a sandy beach with a small dune system, rich in flora and fauna.

Ventry Blue Flag Beach
Fionntrá (Ventry)
Fionntrá (Ventry)
Ceann Trá, Co. Kerry
7Inch

Bring your swimming togs to Inch Strand in County Kerry and enjoy the wide range of water activities on offer.

A surfer walking along Inch Strand in County Kerry with their surfboard.
Inch
Inch
Inch, Co. Kerry
8Rossbeigh, White Strand

Take part in a range of fun water activities and admire the beautiful scenery to be found at Rossbeigh, White Strand in County Kerry.

View out over Rossbeigh White Strand with the mountains in the background
Rossbeigh, White Strand
Rossbeigh, White Strand
Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry
9Baile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs)

Baile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs) beach is an extensive sandy beach located in a rural environment just 2km south of the village of Dungeagan in County Kerry.

Child on Ballinskelligs Beach pulling surf board
Baile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs)
Baile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs)
Baile an Sceilg, Co. Kerry
10Doire Fhíonáin (Derrynane)

Derrynane, Doire Fhíonáin is an extensive sandy beach in Derrynane Bay, County Kerry. It is a safe and sheltered beach, ideal for swimming and other water sports.

Derrynane Beach
Doire Fhíonáin (Derrynane)
Doire Fhíonáin (Derrynane)
Derrynane, Co. Kerry
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