Photo of Garylucas Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Garylucas Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Garylucas Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Garylucas Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Garylucas Beach and the settlement

Photo of Garylucas Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.1

Very good

Garylucas Beach

Garrylucas, Ireland

#24 out of 72 in Munster

8.1

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Kite or windsurfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Ballinspittle • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Fisherman’s Catch (food truck)

9.6 - Exceptional 6.6km

Restaurant The Dock Bar

9 - Excellent 7.2km

Restaurant The Black Pig

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

Seafood Restaurant Fishy Fishy Kinsale

8.8 - Excellent 7.7km

Restaurant Dinos

8.6 - Excellent 7.8km

Restaurant Lemon Leaf Cafe Bar & Townhouse

9 - Excellent 7.8km

Restaurant The Supper Club

9.6 - Exceptional 7.8km

Restaurant Saint Francis Provisions

9.6 - Exceptional 7.8km

Bar The Tap Tavern

9.6 - Exceptional 7.8km

Park Sandycove Slipway

5km

Park Cnoc an Rois

5.2km

Park Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

5.6km

Hiking Area Chippys Pool

6.3km

Park Cammogue Marsh Wildlife Marsh and Bird Sanctuary

6.8km

Hiking Area Lower Cove Walk

7.1km

Park P&S Place

7.5km

Park Kinsale Town Park

7.7km

Hiking Area Stony Steps

7.8km

Playground Gairdín Féileacán agus Clós Súgartha

7.7km

Supermarket Smith's SuperValu

8.2km

Grocery Store Lidl

8.2km

Museum Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal Tower

2.7km

Church St. Multose Church of Ireland

7.8km

Museum The Kinsale Museum

7.9km

Historical Landmark The Cush Wall

2.8km

Historical Landmark Downmacpatrick (Old Head) Castle

3km

Historical Landmark Howe Strand Beach

5.4km

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About

Garylucas Beach is located on the Celtic Sea and it is in the 24th place out of 72 beaches in the Munster region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Garylucas Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

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 popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

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

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

Garylucas Beach is located in Munster within Ballinspittle, 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.

Located within the settlement

Ballinspittle • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Fisherman’s Catch (food truck)

9.6 - Exceptional 6.6km

Restaurant The Dock Bar

9 - Excellent 7.2km

Restaurant The Black Pig

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

Seafood Restaurant Fishy Fishy Kinsale

8.8 - Excellent 7.7km

Restaurant Dinos

8.6 - Excellent 7.8km

Restaurant Lemon Leaf Cafe Bar & Townhouse

9 - Excellent 7.8km

Restaurant The Supper Club

9.6 - Exceptional 7.8km

Restaurant Saint Francis Provisions

9.6 - Exceptional 7.8km

Bar The Tap Tavern

9.6 - Exceptional 7.8km

Park Sandycove Slipway

5km

Park Cnoc an Rois

5.2km

Park Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

5.6km

Hiking Area Chippys Pool

6.3km

Park Cammogue Marsh Wildlife Marsh and Bird Sanctuary

6.8km

Hiking Area Lower Cove Walk

7.1km

Park P&S Place

7.5km

Park Kinsale Town Park

7.7km

Hiking Area Stony Steps

7.8km

Playground Gairdín Féileacán agus Clós Súgartha

7.7km

Supermarket Smith's SuperValu

8.2km

Grocery Store Lidl

8.2km

Museum Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal Tower

2.7km

Church St. Multose Church of Ireland

7.8km

Museum The Kinsale Museum

7.9km

Historical Landmark The Cush Wall

2.8km

Historical Landmark Downmacpatrick (Old Head) Castle

3km

Historical Landmark Howe Strand Beach

5.4km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

What to do in Garylucas Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Garylucas Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Nearest Beaches

1.1km 15 min walk

Garretstown Beach Garretstown Beach

8.3 Very good

5.5km

Howe Strand Bay Beach Howe Strand Bay Beach

7.9 Very good

7km

Coolmain Beach Coolmain Beach

7.8 Very good

Popular beach 7.2km

Dock Beach (Kinsale Beach) Dock Beach (Kinsale Beach)

8.4 Very good

7.2km

Dock Beach Dock Beach

8.3 Very good

9.4km

Blind Strand Beach Blind Strand Beach

7 Good

9.7km

Broadstrand Bay Beach Broadstrand Bay Beach

6.9 Good

14.4km

Moloney's Strand Moloney's Strand

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

Ballinspittle • 3.6km

Transport

Airport

ORK • 22.9km

Bus Station

Carrigaline • 22.6km

Train Station

Rushbrooke • 28.7km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Garylucas 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 Garylucas Beach?

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

The Garylucas Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing

Is the Garylucas Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Garylucas 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 Garylucas Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Garylucas Beach 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 and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Garylucas Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Garylucas Beach 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.

What are the key audiences of Garylucas Beach?

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

Wild camping lovers (caravans / tent)

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Garylucas Beach.

How far is the Garylucas Beach from parking?

The Garylucas Beach 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Garylucas Beach (Munster) 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.Garylucas Beach (Munster) 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.