Photo of Sand Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Sand Beach with turquoise pure water surface

7.1

Good

Sand Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sand Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sand Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sean Óg Bar & Restaurant is the closest place located 4000 meters from the beach.

DoirÃ Beaga, Ireland

#46 out of 52 in Ulster

7.1

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Derrybeg • 4.2 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop C-breeze shack

1.8km

Coffee Shop Stand road Magheragallan

1.9km

Coffee Shop Chill the beans

10 - Exceptional 3.3km

Bar Sean Óg Bar & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 3.9km

Coffee Shop Arán espresso bar & kitchen

10 - Exceptional 3.9km

Restaurant Peppers Diner

8.2 - Very good 3.9km

Meal Delivery Apache Pizza Gweedore

8.2 - Very good 3.9km

Cafe Caife Ard Na gCeapairí Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Restaurant Indian Palace

9.6 - Exceptional 4km

Hiking Area Port Arthur Beach

3.1km

Playground Gweedore Community Park

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Magheragallan Beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Bunbeg Beach

2.4km

Museum Bád Eddie

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Mullaghderg Beach

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Cruit Island Wild Beach

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point @Cnoc Fola (Bloody Foreland)

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Bloody Foreland Arch

8km

Historical Landmark Bunbeg Beach Shipwreck

3.2km

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About

Sand Beach is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 46th place out of 52 beaches in the Ulster 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 not crowded place during the season.

Sand 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.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Carrckfinn Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.

Sand Beach is located in Ulster within Derrybeg, 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 coast of the Gola island, 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

+17 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

9.4 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Derrybeg • 4.2 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop C-breeze shack

1.8km

Coffee Shop Stand road Magheragallan

1.9km

Coffee Shop Chill the beans

10 - Exceptional 3.3km

Bar Sean Óg Bar & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 3.9km

Coffee Shop Arán espresso bar & kitchen

10 - Exceptional 3.9km

Restaurant Peppers Diner

8.2 - Very good 3.9km

Meal Delivery Apache Pizza Gweedore

8.2 - Very good 3.9km

Cafe Caife Ard Na gCeapairí Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Restaurant Indian Palace

9.6 - Exceptional 4km

Hiking Area Port Arthur Beach

3.1km

Playground Gweedore Community Park

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Magheragallan Beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Bunbeg Beach

2.4km

Museum Bád Eddie

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Mullaghderg Beach

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Cruit Island Wild Beach

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point @Cnoc Fola (Bloody Foreland)

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Bloody Foreland Arch

8km

Historical Landmark Bunbeg Beach Shipwreck

3.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.4km

Bunbeg Beach Bunbeg Beach

7.1 Good

3.9km

Glassagh Lower Bay Beach Glassagh Lower Bay Beach

7.2 Good

4.7km

Carrckfinn Beach Carrckfinn Beach

8.4 Very good

5.7km

Mullaghderg Beach Mullaghderg Beach

7.1 Good

7.1km

Cruit Island Wild Beach Cruit Island Wild Beach

7.2 Good

7.9km

Bloody Foreland Beach Bloody Foreland Beach

6.7 Good

15.5km

Magheroarty Beach Magheroarty Beach

8 Very good

16.4km

Aphort Strand Aphort Strand

7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Derrybeg • 4.2km

Transport

Airport

CFN • 4.6km

Bus Station

Donegal Airport • 5.3km

Train Station

Bellarena • 89.4km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Sand 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 Sand Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sand 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 Sand 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.

Sand 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.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Sand Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Sand 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 Sand Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Sand 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 occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sand Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sean Óg Bar & Restaurant is the closest place located 4000 meters from the beach.

How far is the Sand Beach from parking?

The Sand Beach has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Sand Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Sand Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Magheragallan Beach located in 1.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Sand Beach is August. Its average value reaches 18°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 15°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 7°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sand Beach (Ulster) 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.Sand Beach (Ulster) 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.