Beaches

Within Northern Ireland you will find some of the most spectacular beaches in Europe. The naturally stunning formations of the coastline provide long stretches of golden sand and impressive sand dunes.

More recently in Northern Ireland six of our beaches have been awarded with the prestigious Blue Flag award. The beaches had to satisfy 29 criteria, including litter-free sands, quality bathing water, safety facilities and cleanliness.

Beaches that currently have been awarded Blue Flag Status are: Benone, Portrush's White Rocks, Portstewart Strand, Tyrella, Cranfield West and for the first time Murlough in County Down has been recognised.

Whether you want a beach with all the amenities including picnic and barbeque facilities for a family day out on a summer's day, activites including watersports or just fancy a brisk walk in the cool winter air, our beaches offer a truly unforgettable experience.

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	Portstewart Strand and Barmouth, Portstewart The magnificent Strand at Portstewart conjures up images of lazy summer days, picnics, sandcastles and long walks. The two miles of yellow sand is one of Northern Ireland’s finest and most popular Blue Flag beaches, filled with families in summer.
	Tyrella Beach, Downpatrick Tyrella beach and conservation area is a small, enclosed dune complex within Dundrum Bay. It is a wide, flat, sandy beach two kilometres long and backed by 25 hectares of mature dunes in a conservation area.
	Benone Strand, Limavady Benone Beach multiple recipient of the European Blue Flag and Seaside Award is a must when visiting the area. With seven miles of golden sand and a magnificent back drop of mountain and cliff scenery and stunning views across to Donegal.
	Ballycastle Beach, Ballycastle Located at Ballycastle, County Antrim. The beach is a short stroll across the Margy River from the beautifully landscaped seafront which features famous championship tennis courts.
	Downhill Beach, Castlerock, Coleraine Downhill is an excellent beach of golden sands stretching from Downhill Cliffs towards Magilligan Point. It is overlooked by one of Northern Irelands leading landmarks, the Mussenden Temple and benefits from classic views of Donegal Coast and beyond.
	Northern Ireland Blue Flag Beaches, From golden sands to pebbled shores Northern Ireland boasts some of the most beautiful coastland in Europe.
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