Photo of Moloney's Strand with bright sand surface

Photo of Moloney's Strand with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Moloney's Strand with spacious bay

Photo of Moloney's Strand with very clean level of cleanliness

7.1

Good

Moloney's Strand

Moloney's Beach

Ballymacredmond, Ireland

#54 out of 72 in Munster

7.1

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Kayaking Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Lislevane • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Historical Landmark Seven Heads Signal Tower (Travarra)

4km

Historical Landmark Timoleague Friary

5.6km

Historical Landmark Howe Strand Beach

9.6km

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About

Moloney's Strand is located on the Celtic Sea and it is in the 54th place out of 72 beaches in the Munster region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious bay 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 not crowded place during the season.

Moloney's Strand 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, sea kayaking.

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 Broadstrand Bay Beach, which has a rating of 6.9.

Moloney's Strand is located in Munster within Lislevane, 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.

Located within the settlement

Lislevane • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Historical Landmark Seven Heads Signal Tower (Travarra)

4km

Historical Landmark Timoleague Friary

5.6km

Historical Landmark Howe Strand Beach

9.6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Moloney's Strand. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Moloney's Strand implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Coolmain Beach Coolmain Beach

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Howe Strand Bay Beach Howe Strand Bay Beach

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Red Strand Beach Red Strand Beach

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Garretstown Beach Garretstown Beach

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Long Beach Long Beach

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Lislevane • 1.8km

Transport

Airport

ORK • 33.3km

Bus Station

Ballincollig • 34.7km

Train Station

Cork (Kent) • 40.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Moloney's Strand?

The coastline of Moloney's Strand 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 Moloney's Strand?

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

Is the Moloney's 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.

Moloney's 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.

So the overall recommendation of the Moloney's Strand for swimming is positive.

Is the Moloney's Strand 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 Moloney's Strand secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Moloney's Strand 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

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Moloney's Strand?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Moloney's Strand.

How far is the Moloney's Strand from parking?

The Moloney's 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Moloney's Strand (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.Moloney's Strand (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.