beach in Dublin, Ireland
Portmarnock Beach (Velvet Strand)
Where Charles Kingsford Smith's Southern Cross took off for Newfoundland in 1930.
Worth the wander
A long, flat Blue Flag strand nicknamed the Velvet Strand for its smooth sand, popular with walkers, kite- and windsurfers, and lifeguarded in summer.
Quick answers
- Cost
- Free
- Time and distance
- long sandy strand, several km
- Parking
- Free car parks along Strand Road
Find your way
Strand Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin