Photo of Donabate Strand with light sand & pebble surface

Photo of Donabate Strand with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Donabate Strand with spacious shore

Photo of Donabate Strand with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Donabate Strand and the settlement

Photo of Donabate Strand - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Photo of Donabate Strand - good pet friendly spot for vacation

8.1

Very good

Donabate Strand

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Donabate Strand?

The bar is located right on the Donabate Strand.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Shoreline Bar & Bistro is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Donabate Beach

Donabate, Ireland

#20 out of 56 in Leinster

8.1

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Light sand & pebble Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Portraine • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Shoreline Bar & Bistro

8 - Very good 100m

Cafe Fonte Coffee

7.8 - Very good 100m

Restaurant Shoreline Brasserie

9 - Excellent 110m

Meal Takeaway Piper's Takeaway

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Meal Takeaway Doughbox

9.8 - Exceptional 1.8km

Bar The Brook

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Coffee Shop Pea+pod

7 - Good 2.2km

Meal Takeaway Donabate Chinese

7 - Good 2.4km

Chinese Restaurant Chung's Chinese Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Hiking Area Donabate Portrane Cliff Walk

80m

Park Longstone Green

1.7km

Park Seaview Park

1.7km

Park Portrane Green

1.8km

Park Corballis Beach

2km

Park PRIORY GREEN

2km

Park LINKS PARK

2km

Park LINKS GREEN

2.1km

Park Donabate Old Graveyard

2.4km

Playground Rahillion Residents' Private Playground

2.4km

Playground Rush Harbour Playground

5.4km

Playground St Catherine’s playground

6.4km

Ice Cream Shop Scrumdiddly's

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Supermarket SuperValu

2.4km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

5km

Supermarket SuperValu Rush

5.1km

Supermarket Hacketts Mini Market

5.1km

Tourist Attraction Malahide Beach

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Howth Lighthouse

10km

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About

Donabate Strand is located on the Irish Sea and it is in the 20th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 17.2 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Portraine settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Donabate Strand coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Fingal Bay Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

Donabate Strand is located in Leinster within Portraine, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+15 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

8.4 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Portraine • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Shoreline Bar & Bistro

8 - Very good 100m

Cafe Fonte Coffee

7.8 - Very good 100m

Restaurant Shoreline Brasserie

9 - Excellent 110m

Meal Takeaway Piper's Takeaway

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Meal Takeaway Doughbox

9.8 - Exceptional 1.8km

Bar The Brook

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Coffee Shop Pea+pod

7 - Good 2.2km

Meal Takeaway Donabate Chinese

7 - Good 2.4km

Chinese Restaurant Chung's Chinese Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Hiking Area Donabate Portrane Cliff Walk

80m

Park Longstone Green

1.7km

Park Seaview Park

1.7km

Park Portrane Green

1.8km

Park Corballis Beach

2km

Park PRIORY GREEN

2km

Park LINKS PARK

2km

Park LINKS GREEN

2.1km

Park Donabate Old Graveyard

2.4km

Playground Rahillion Residents' Private Playground

2.4km

Playground Rush Harbour Playground

5.4km

Playground St Catherine’s playground

6.4km

Ice Cream Shop Scrumdiddly's

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Supermarket SuperValu

2.4km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

5km

Supermarket SuperValu Rush

5.1km

Supermarket Hacketts Mini Market

5.1km

Tourist Attraction Malahide Beach

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Howth Lighthouse

10km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

80m 1 min walk

Donabate beach Donabate beach

7.1 Good

2km 25 min walk

Portrane Strand Portrane Strand

6.9 Good

3.4km

Malahide Strand Malahide Strand

8.2 Very good

3.9km

Fingal Bay Strand Fingal Bay Strand

8.3 Very good

5km

Portmarnock Strand Portmarnock Strand

8.5 Excellent

6.1km

Rush North Strand Rush North Strand

8.4 Very good

9.6km

Burrow beach Burrow beach

7.1 Good

11.3km

Skerries Strand Skerries Strand

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Portraine • 1.7km

Main locality of province

Dublin • 17.2km

Transport

Airport

DUB • 12km

Bus Station

Busáras Central Bus Station • 16.9km

Train Station

Malahide • 4.1km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Donabate Strand?

Donabate Strand has a light sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Donabate Strand?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Donabate Strand, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day. The reef close to the shore makes this beach a good spot for snorkeling.

The Donabate Strand is also suitable for the following water activities:

The reef close to the shore makes this beach a good spot for snorkeling.

Is the Donabate Strand good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Donabate Strand does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Donabate Strand good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Donabate Strand secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Donabate Strand is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

What are the key audiences of Donabate Strand?

Donabate Strand can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Donabate Strand?

The bar is located right on the Donabate Strand.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Shoreline Bar & Bistro is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Donabate Strand from parking?

The Donabate Strand has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Donabate Strand?

The month with the highest temperature in Donabate Strand is August. Its average value reaches 17°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Donabate Strand (Leinster) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Donabate Strand (Leinster) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.