What is the water and sand quality of the Little-Island Bay Beach?

Little-Island Bay 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 sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Little-Island Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Little-Island Bay 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 Little-Island Bay 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. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Little-Island Bay 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 Little-Island Bay Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Little-Island Bay Beach 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 mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Little-Island Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Little-Island Bay Beach 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.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Little-Island Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Little-Island Bay Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Patricks´S Fish & Chips is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

How far is the Little-Island Bay Beach from parking?

The Little-Island Bay Beach 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Little-Island Bay Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Little-Island Bay Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Long Strand Beach located in 3.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Little-Island Bay Beach (Munster) 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.Little-Island Bay Beach (Munster) 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 Little-Island Bay Beach with light sand & pebble surface

Photo of Little-Island Bay Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Little-Island Bay Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Little-Island Bay Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Little-Island Bay Beach amenities area

Little-Island Bay Beach

Rosscarbery, Ireland

#27 out of 72 in Munster 0

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

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Located within the settlement

Owenahincha • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Rosscarbery Playground

2.4km

Park Castlefreke Dressage

240m

Park Carbery Memorial Cross(Crois Chuimhneacháin Carbery)

1.3km

National Park Castlefreke Forest Recreational Area

1.7km

National Park Castlefreke Trails

1.9km

Hiking Area Castlefreke trail

2.4km

National Park Dromillihy Forest Recreational Area

7.5km

Restaurant Patricks´S Fish & Chips

9.2 - Excellent 240m

Pizza Restaurant Swim Club Deli, The Little Island Resort

7.8 - Very good 940m

Meal Takeaway Rosscarbery Traditional Fish and Chips

9.6 - Exceptional 980m

Seafood Restaurant The Fish Basket

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Kingfisher Bar and Bistro

7.2 - Good 2.2km

Bar Abbey Bar

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant Market House Restaurant

9.6 - Exceptional 2.5km

Meal Takeaway Max Bites rosscarbery

9 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant Jacks at Pilgrims Rest

9.6 - Exceptional 2.5km

Supermarket O’Reilly’s Londis Rosscarbery

2.6km

Church St. Fachtna's Cathedral, Church of Ireland

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Long Strand Beach

3.6km

Museum Michael Collins Birthplace

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Prison Cove

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Clonakilty Blackpudding Visitor Centre

8.9km

Museum Michael Collins House Museum

9.7km

Historical Landmark Drombeg Stone Circle

6km

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Little-Island Bay Beach is located on the Celtic Sea and it is in the 27th place out of 72 beaches in the Munster region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.