What is the water and sand quality of the Barley Cove Beach?

The coastline of Barley Cove Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Barley Cove Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Barley Cove Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Barley Cove Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring) </li><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Barley Cove Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Barley Cove 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 Barley Cove Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Barley Cove 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 and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Barley Cove Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Barley Cove 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 Barley Cove Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Barley Cove Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Beach Bar Restaurant is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

How far is the Barley Cove Beach from parking?

The Barley Cove 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Barley Cove Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Barley Cove Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Floating Walkway, Barleycove located in 0.4 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Barley Cove 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.Barley Cove 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 Barley Cove Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Barley Cove Beach with blue pure water surface

Photo of Barley Cove Beach with spacious bay

Photo of Barley Cove Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Barley Cove Beach and the settlement

Photo of Barley Cove Beach surrounded by mountains

Barley Cove Beach

Ballyvoye, Ireland

8.2

#16 out of 72 in Munster 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Surfing

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Located within the settlement

Crookhaven • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Beach Bar Restaurant

9 - Excellent 410m

Bar Crookhaven Inn

9 - Excellent 3.6km

Restaurant Nottage Bar and Restaurant

9.8 - Exceptional 3.6km

Restaurant O'Sullivans Bar, Crookhaven

9.2 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Floating Walkway, Barleycove

470m

Tourist Attraction Coosacuslaun Bay

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Wild Atlantic Way Signature Discovery Point @Mizen Head

3km

Tourist Attraction Mizen Head Viewpoint

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Mizen Head Bridge(Droichead Cheann Mizen)

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Mizen Head Signal Station

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point @Sheep's Head

9.2km

Historical Landmark Sheeps Head Lighthouse

9.6km

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About

Barley Cove Beach is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 16th place out of 72 beaches in the Munster region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.