What is the water and sand quality of the Bannow Island Beach?

Bannow Island Beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Bannow Island Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Bannow Island Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Bannow Island Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Bannow Island Beach 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.So the overall recommendation of the Bannow Island Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Bannow Island Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Bannow Island Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Bannow Island Beach is visited only by a few travellers. 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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Bannow Island Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Bannow Island Beach.

How far is the Bannow Island Beach from parking?

The Bannow Island Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

What is the best time of the year to visit Bannow Island Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Bannow Island Beach is August. Its average value reaches 18°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?

Bannow Island Beach (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.Bannow Island Beach (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.

Photo of Bannow Island Beach with light sand & pebble surface

Photo of Bannow Island Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Bannow Island Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Bannow Island Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Bannow Island Beach and the settlement

Photo of Bannow Island Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Bannow Island Beach

Wood Village, Ireland

6.9

#45 out of 56 in Leinster 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Light sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Saltmills • 3 km

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Park Bannow

830m

Park Colclough Walled Garden

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Booley Beach

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Dollar Bay

7.4km

Historical Landmark The Wreck of the Port Lairge

2.8km

Historical Landmark Tintern Abbey

4km

Historical Landmark The Shell Cottage

5.1km

Historical Landmark Duncannon Fort

9.6km

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About

Bannow Island Beach is located on the Celtic Sea and it is in the 45th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 131.8 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Saltmills settlement, just 3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

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+16 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

7.1 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Saltmills • 3 km

Map of beach

Park Bannow

830m

Park Colclough Walled Garden

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Booley Beach

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Dollar Bay

7.4km

Historical Landmark The Wreck of the Port Lairge

2.8km

Historical Landmark Tintern Abbey

4km

Historical Landmark The Shell Cottage

5.1km

Historical Landmark Duncannon Fort

9.6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Saltmills • 3km

Main locality of province

Dublin • 131.8km

Transport

Airport

WAT • 19.9km

Bus Station

Lombard Street • 21.7km

Train Station

Wellingtonbridge • 7km

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