Check out the stunning white sand beach with crystal clear waters, outlooks and an iconic lighthouse, and you’re close to a picturesque village.
Garrylucas Beach in Co Cork is the best position for sunbathing and swimming.
It is known by Corkonians for its picturesque character and is one of the most popular Blue Flag beaches in the county.
It is the best place to spend family days, long walks, water sports and swimming.
There are several water sports corporations that offer activities for water sports enthusiasts, such as kayaking, surfing, and paddle boarding.
The beach faces southwest, which creates the best weather conditions and waves for surfing.
It is accessed via steps and ramps, and there is a lifeguard in the summer bathing season, although hours vary.
Time data can be found on the beach scoreboard.
There is also a decent sized car park and toilets, which offer an area in which other people can rest before their big swim.
People are asked to arrive as early as possible as it gets very crowded during peak season and sunny days.
After a wonderful swim, look out for a wonderful cafe called Stranded near the beach where fantastic refreshments are on offer.
Long Strand Beach is located on the Old Head of Kinsale, a popular castle on the headland that has been around since the 3rd century, with the extant version being built in 1223.
And it houses a lighthouse built in the 17th century by Robert Reading, who built several personal lighthouses in Ireland under letters patent from Charles II of England.
Ballinspittle Woods and the Lusitania Museum are just minutes from the beach.
The forest covers over two hundred hectares and is steeped in history, including the ancient fort of Ballycatten and the Munster pitched war in 910 AD.
The Lusitania Museum tells the story of the ship torpedoed during World War I by a German submarine on May 7, 1915, causing immense losses.
And an on-site signal tower where you can enjoy stunning perspectives from a panoramic vantage point.
Kinsale town is just a few minutes away and there are many local cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops.
And the city stands out for its colorful streets and history, driven by a captivating community.
It also offers accommodation: it costs from €50.
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