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, places to stay and eat:

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

Inch Beach

Inch beach is a large sandy beach. The beach is a sand spit protruding into the sea between Dingle Harbour and Castlemaine Harbour. This sandy beach is within a natural heritage area 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

Derrynane Beach

Derrynane beach is a sandy beach in the natural heritage area of Derrynane Bay. Read more…
Beach

Waterville Beach

Waterville is a small village with a crescent shaped beach within Ballinskelligs Bay. The area is more famed for it’s two golf courses; Waterville Golf Course and Ballybunion Golf Course. Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Slea Head

Slea Head is a promontory in the westernmost part of the Dingle Peninsula, together with Dunmore Head this is the westernmost point of Ireland. It is a well known and recognised landmark and also a very scenic viewpoint, with a dramatic view of the Blasket Islands. 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

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…
History and heritage

Staigue Fort

Staigue Fort is a ruined stone ringfort on the Iveragh peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. The fort is thought to have been built during the late Iron Age, probably somewhere between 300 and 400 AD, as a defensive stronghold for a local rulers. The fort is strategicaly located at the head of a valley opening south to the sea, surrounded Read more…
History and heritage

Kerry County Museum

Kerry County Museum is a museum to collect, record, preserve and display items relating to the heritage of County Kerry. Read more…
Beach

Rossbeigh Beach

Rossbeigh beach is a long stretch of sand backed by dunes. The beach stretches out north from Rossbeigh. The beach and dunes are part of the Castlemaine Harbour Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Area (SPA). 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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Some more seaside locations in Kerry

Ballinskelligs Ballybunion Ballyheigue Caherciveen Caherdaniel Castlegregory Daingean Fenit Glenbeigh Kerry area Listowel Skellig Michael Tralee Valentia Ventry Waterville