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Photo of Booley Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Booley Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.9

Good

Booley Beach

Graigue Little, Ireland

#45 out of 56 in Leinster

6.9

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Duncannon • 3.1 km

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About

Booley Beach is located on the Celtic Sea and it is in the 45th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 135.1 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Duncannon settlement, just 3.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is recommended to wear 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 not crowded place during the season.

Booley Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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 at some distance, within 300 meters.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Duncannon Beach, which has a rating of 7.3.

Booley Beach is located in Leinster within Duncannon, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

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

+16 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

9.2 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Duncannon • 3.1 km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Duncannon • 3.1km

Main locality of province

Dublin • 135.1km

Transport

Airport

WAT • 12.7km

Bus Station

St. Peter's College • 32.7km

Train Station

Wellingtonbridge • 12.6km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Booley Beach?

The coastline of Booley Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very 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 Booley Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Booley Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Booley Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Booley Beach 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.

So the overall recommendation of the Booley Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Booley Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Booley Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Booley Beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Booley Beach?

Booley Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Booley Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Booley Beach.

How far is the Booley Beach from parking?

The Booley Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

What is the best time of the year to visit Booley Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Booley Beach is August. Its average value reaches 18°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?

Booley Beach (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.Booley Beach (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.