What is the water and sand quality of the Portrane Strand?

The coastline of Portrane Strand is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Portrane Strand?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Portrane Strand, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Portrane Strand is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing</li></ul>

Is the Portrane Strand good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Portrane Strand does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Portrane Strand good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Portrane Strand secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Portrane Strand is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Portrane Strand?

Portrane Strand can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Beachgoers with pets</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Portrane Strand?

The bar is located right on the Portrane Strand.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Brook is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

How far is the Portrane Strand from parking?

The Portrane Strand has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Portrane Strand?

The month with the highest temperature in Portrane Strand is August. Its average value reaches 17°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Portrane Strand (Leinster) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Portrane Strand (Leinster) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Photo of Portrane Strand with turquoise pure water surface

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Portrane Strand

Portrane Beach

Donabate, Ireland

6.9

#45 out of 56 in Leinster 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Kite or windsurfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Portraine • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Rahillion Residents' Private Playground

2km

Playground Rush Harbour Playground

3.5km

Playground St Catherine’s playground

4.4km

Park Portrane Green

270m

Park Seaview Park

340m

Park Longstone Green

450m

Park PRIORY GREEN

1.9km

Hiking Area Donabate Portrane Cliff Walk

1.9km

Park Rogerstown Estuary

2km

Park Rahillion Parkland

2.1km

Park LINKS GREEN

2.3km

Park LINKS PARK

2.4km

Bar The Brook

8.8 - Excellent 210m

Meal Takeaway Piper's Takeaway

9.4 - Excellent 220m

Meal Takeaway Doughbox

9.8 - Exceptional 240m

Restaurant Shoreline Brasserie

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant The Shoreline Bar & Bistro

8 - Very good 1.9km

Cafe Fonte Coffee

7.8 - Very good 1.9km

Coffee Shop Pea+pod

7 - Good 2.4km

Meal Takeaway Donabate Chinese

7 - Good 2.8km

Bar Keelings

8.8 - Excellent 2.8km

Supermarket SuperValu

2.8km

Ice Cream Shop Scrumdiddly's

9 - Excellent 3km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

3.1km

Supermarket SuperValu Rush

3.1km

Supermarket Hacketts Mini Market

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Malahide Beach

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Skerries Mills

8.8km

Historical Landmark Skerries Harbour

10km

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About

Portrane Strand is located on the Irish Sea and it is in the 45th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 19.1 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Portraine settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+16 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

7.3 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

0.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Portraine • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Rahillion Residents' Private Playground

2km

Playground Rush Harbour Playground

3.5km

Playground St Catherine’s playground

4.4km

Park Portrane Green

270m

Park Seaview Park

340m

Park Longstone Green

450m

Park PRIORY GREEN

1.9km

Hiking Area Donabate Portrane Cliff Walk

1.9km

Park Rogerstown Estuary

2km

Park Rahillion Parkland

2.1km

Park LINKS GREEN

2.3km

Park LINKS PARK

2.4km

Bar The Brook

8.8 - Excellent 210m

Meal Takeaway Piper's Takeaway

9.4 - Excellent 220m

Meal Takeaway Doughbox

9.8 - Exceptional 240m

Restaurant Shoreline Brasserie

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant The Shoreline Bar & Bistro

8 - Very good 1.9km

Cafe Fonte Coffee

7.8 - Very good 1.9km

Coffee Shop Pea+pod

7 - Good 2.4km

Meal Takeaway Donabate Chinese

7 - Good 2.8km

Bar Keelings

8.8 - Excellent 2.8km

Supermarket SuperValu

2.8km

Ice Cream Shop Scrumdiddly's

9 - Excellent 3km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

3.1km

Supermarket SuperValu Rush

3.1km

Supermarket Hacketts Mini Market

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Malahide Beach

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Skerries Mills

8.8km

Historical Landmark Skerries Harbour

10km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

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Burrow beach

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Localities

Nearest

Portraine • 390m

Main locality of province

Dublin • 19.1km

Transport

Airport

DUB • 13.5km

Bus Station

Busáras Central Bus Station • 18.8km

Train Station

Malahide • 5.9km

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Portrane Strand

Portrane Beach

Donabate, Ireland

Playground Rahillion Residents' Private Playground

Playground Rush Harbour Playground

Playground St Catherine’s playground

Park Portrane Green

Park Seaview Park

Park Longstone Green

Park PRIORY GREEN

Hiking Area Donabate Portrane Cliff Walk

Park Rogerstown Estuary

Park Rahillion Parkland

Park LINKS GREEN

Park LINKS PARK

Bar The Brook

Meal Takeaway Piper's Takeaway

Meal Takeaway Doughbox

Restaurant Shoreline Brasserie

Restaurant The Shoreline Bar & Bistro

Cafe Fonte Coffee

Coffee Shop Pea+pod

Meal Takeaway Donabate Chinese

Bar Keelings

Supermarket SuperValu

Ice Cream Shop Scrumdiddly's

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

Supermarket SuperValu Rush

Supermarket Hacketts Mini Market

Tourist Attraction Malahide Beach

Tourist Attraction Skerries Mills

Historical Landmark Skerries Harbour

About

Weather

Portraine, Leinster,

Playground Rahillion Residents' Private Playground

Playground Rush Harbour Playground

Playground St Catherine’s playground

Park Portrane Green

Park Seaview Park

Park Longstone Green

Park PRIORY GREEN

Hiking Area Donabate Portrane Cliff Walk

Park Rogerstown Estuary

Park Rahillion Parkland

Park LINKS GREEN

Park LINKS PARK

Bar The Brook

Meal Takeaway Piper's Takeaway

Meal Takeaway Doughbox

Restaurant Shoreline Brasserie

Restaurant The Shoreline Bar & Bistro

Cafe Fonte Coffee

Coffee Shop Pea+pod

Meal Takeaway Donabate Chinese

Bar Keelings

Supermarket SuperValu

Ice Cream Shop Scrumdiddly's

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

Supermarket SuperValu Rush

Supermarket Hacketts Mini Market

Tourist Attraction Malahide Beach

Tourist Attraction Skerries Mills

Historical Landmark Skerries Harbour

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

Nearest Beaches

Localities

Portraine • 390m

Dublin • 19.1km

Transport

DUB • 13.5km

Busáras Central Bus Station • 18.8km

Malahide • 5.9km

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

Travelers reviews

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