Photo of Barry Island beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Barry Island beach with blue pure water surface

Photo of Barry Island beach with spacious bay

Photo of Barry Island beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Barry Island beach amenities area

Photo of Barry Island beach and the settlement

Photo of Barry Island beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.2

Good

Barry Island beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Barry Island beach?

The bar is located right on the Barry Island beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bay 5 Coffee House is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Barry, United Kingdom

#41 out of 119 in Wales

7.2

Good

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

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Located within the settlement

Barry • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Cafe Bay 5 Coffee House

9 - Excellent 50m

Restaurant Boofy's

8.4 - Very good 50m

Cafe O'Shea's Fish & Chip Cafe

8.4 - Very good 60m

Cafe Marco's Cafe

9 - Excellent 70m

Cafe Double Zero Barry Island

10 - Exceptional 100m

Cafe Cadwaladers

8.6 - Excellent 110m

Bar Bar Enzo

10 - Exceptional 120m

Cafe Whitmore+Jackson

9.2 - Excellent 140m

Cafe Playa

10 - Exceptional 140m

Park National Trust - Dyffryn Gardens

5.9km

Park Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village

6.1km

Farm Vale Pick Your Own

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Whitmore Bay - Barry Island

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Jackson’s Bay

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Barry Island Beach Huts

2 - Very poor 60m

Tourist Attraction Barry War Museum

9 - Excellent 260m

Tourist Attraction Barry Tourist Railway

8.8 - Excellent 260m

Tourist Attraction Barry Beach

840m

Tourist Attraction Old Knap Swimming Pool

10 - Exceptional 860m

Tourist Attraction Romilly Park

9.2 - Excellent 910m

Tourist Attraction The Friendship Tree

8 - Very good 960m

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About

Barry Island beach is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 2th place out of 6 beaches in the Glamorgan region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with crystal blue 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.

Barry Island beach 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.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pebble beach, which has a rating of 5.9.

Barry Island beach is located in Glamorgan within Barry, 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

+17 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

12.9 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Barry • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Cafe Bay 5 Coffee House

9 - Excellent 50m

Restaurant Boofy's

8.4 - Very good 50m

Cafe O'Shea's Fish & Chip Cafe

8.4 - Very good 60m

Cafe Marco's Cafe

9 - Excellent 70m

Cafe Double Zero Barry Island

10 - Exceptional 100m

Cafe Cadwaladers

8.6 - Excellent 110m

Bar Bar Enzo

10 - Exceptional 120m

Cafe Whitmore+Jackson

9.2 - Excellent 140m

Cafe Playa

10 - Exceptional 140m

Park National Trust - Dyffryn Gardens

5.9km

Park Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village

6.1km

Farm Vale Pick Your Own

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Whitmore Bay - Barry Island

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Jackson’s Bay

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Barry Island Beach Huts

2 - Very poor 60m

Tourist Attraction Barry War Museum

9 - Excellent 260m

Tourist Attraction Barry Tourist Railway

8.8 - Excellent 260m

Tourist Attraction Barry Beach

840m

Tourist Attraction Old Knap Swimming Pool

10 - Exceptional 860m

Tourist Attraction Romilly Park

9.2 - Excellent 910m

Tourist Attraction The Friendship Tree

8 - Very good 960m

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Beachview by Mia Living Close to beach, free parking, modern 2 bedroom apartment

700m from the beach

7.9 Very good

Beachview by Mia Living Close to beach, free parking, modern 2 bedroom apartment

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Barry • 1km from center

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1.1km from the beach

9 Excellent

Goodstay Apartments by Urban Space

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Barry • 920m from center

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1.3km from the beach

7 Good

The Mount Rooms

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Barry • 1.3km from center

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1.5km from the beach

Pass the Keys Beautiful 4 Bedroom House with Sea Views and Parking

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Barry • 1.7km from center

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2.3km from the beach

7.4 Good

Tadross Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Barry • 910m from center

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9.7km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Gileston Manor Luxury B&B

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Barry • 10.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.6km 22 min walk

Pebble beach Pebble beach

5.9 Pleasant

16.7km

Llantwit major beach Llantwit major beach

6.3 Pleasant

Popular beach 19.7km

Brean Beach Brean Beach

8.3 Very good

21km

Weston Super Mare Beach Weston Super Mare Beach

7.7 Very good

Popular beach 21.2km

Monknash Beach Monknash Beach

6.9 Good

21.4km

Sand Bay Beach Sand Bay Beach

7 Good

Popular beach 21.7km

Lilstock Beach Lilstock Beach

7.2 Good

Popular beach 22.2km

Kilve Beach Kilve Beach

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Barry • 1.6km

Transport

Airport

CWL • 4.9km

Bus Station

Barry Island Pleasure Park • 290m

Train Station

Barry • 1.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.2 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.2 Good

Nina Olesinski

10 Exceptional

This beach is fantastic and well-maintained. It's also dog-friendly from October to April, making it perfect for a family outing. Additionally, the beach has beautiful golden sand.

March 2023

Alex L.

User status • 2 contributions

7 Good

Barry island is a beautiful place, definitely worth a visit. We really enjoyed its soft golden sand, family amusements and fascinating views. The beach is clean enough, by the way.

September 2022

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Анна Шошина

User status • 3 contributions

8 Very good

Barry island beach is a nice place to spend vacations. It's especially good for children - soft sand, no big waves, a funfair nearby. The water though was rather cool - not more than 22 degrees Celsius.

September 2022

Alex Summers

User status • 1 contribution

7 Good

I rested for two weeks on Barry Island and I'm happy with everything. Soft sun, clean beach with white sand and comfortable sun loungers. There are not many people on the beach, you can walk freely. The sea is very quiet, and those who swim badly will also like it.

September 2022

Alex Bonasera

User status • 1 contribution

4 Frustrating

The entrance to the barry island beach is free. A first aid post and a rescue post. Sun loungers and umbrellas are installed. There is a toilet. A lot of gaming things. There is everything you need for recreation and emergencies. I recommend you to visit.

September 2022

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Barry Island beach?

The coastline of Barry Island beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Barry Island beach?

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

Barry Island 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 Barry Island beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Barry Island 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 Barry Island beach secluded and good for relaxing?

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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Barry Island beach?

The bar is located right on the Barry Island beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bay 5 Coffee House is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Barry Island beach?

There are 582 places to stay in the Barry Island beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Barry Island beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Barry Island beach from parking?

The Barry Island 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Barry Island beach?

There are 4 attractions near Barry Island beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Whitmore Bay - Barry Island located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Barry Island beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Barry Island beach is August. Its average value reaches 18°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°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?

Barry Island beach (Vale of Glamorgan) 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.Barry Island beach (Vale of Glamorgan) 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.