Explore County Kerry Beaches and Coastline

County Kerry is located within the South-West Region of Ireland on the Atlantic coast.

Kerry includes the Lakes of Killarney, an area of outstanding natural beauty located in Killarney National Park.

Dingle Peninsula is the most westerly point of Ireland.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 15 beaches in Kerry. You can even take a look at our list of Kerry dog friendly beaches or even our Ireland Blue Flag beach list.

Kerry Coast Map

Kerry Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Landscape and Nature

Great Blasket Island

Great Blasket Island lies approximately 2 km from the mainland where the nearest mainland town is Dunquin; a ferry to the island operates during summer months. Read more…
Beach

Kells Beach

Kells beach is a sandy next to Kells harbour. The beach is within an area of Natural Heritage and Special area of Conservation. Read more…
Things to see and do

Kerry Literary and Cultural Centre

Kerry Literary and Cultural Centre is within a beautifully restored 19th century Georgian Residence next to Listowel Castle. The Seanchaí – Kerry Literary & Cultural Centre portrays the lives of North Kerry’s famous writers, including Bryan MacMahon, John B. Keane, Brendan Kennelly, George Fitzmaurice and Maurice Walsh. Read more…
Beach

Banna Stand Beach

Banna Beach has a large sandy beach with sand dunes along its entire length. Very popular surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing beach. Read more…
History and heritage

Ross Castle

Ross Castle is a 15th century tower house and keep on the edge of Lough Leane, in Killarney National Park, County Kerry. The castle is open to the public seasonally with guided tours. Read more…
Beach

Ballinskelligs Beach

Ballinskelligs beach is a sandy beach designated a Natural heritage area. The beach has the 16th century two storey unvaulted MacCarthy tower overlooking the Ballinskelligs Bay. Read more…
Beach

Brandon Bay Beach

Brandon Bay has a number of beach access points all with their own names. This is popular with windsurfers and kitesurfing and is one of the top locations in Ireland. Read more…
History and heritage

Blennerville Windmill

Blennerville Windmill is a working tower mill in Blennerville, and the tallest of its kind in Europe at 21.3m high. Blennerville Windmill was built by Sir Rowland Blennerhassett in 1800 whom the village of Blennerville is named after. The windmill was used for grinding corn and at the Visitor Centre you will find the working windmill as well as an Read more…
Beach

Ballyheigue Beach

Ballyheigue beach is a 3km Sandy beach in an area designated of special conservation. It is split from Banna Stand to the South by Black Rock. Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Carrantuohill

Carrauntoohil is the highest peak in Ireland at 1,038 metres (3,406 feet) high and is the central peak of the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks range. The mountain has a number of climbing routes and no special equipment is needed for the climb, but as always caution is advised. Read more…
Beach

Ventry Beach

Ventry beach is a sandy beach sitting a sheltered bay. The beach area has Ventry Strand a small dune system, a small lake, wet grasslands and an extensive Common Reed swamp. Read more…
White-Strand-beach

White Strand Beach

White Strand beach is a sandy beach located in a Natural Heritage Area (NHA) with nice views out towards the Islands of Valentia and Begnis. White Strand has a small car park and no other facilities. From the car park it is a decent walk down and back up the cliffs. Read more…
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