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Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach

- Family friendly
- Free to visit
- Sunny days
Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach is a wide strand of sandy beach located in Portmarnock, north County Dublin. The beach is 8km in length and stretches all the way to Baldoyle, adjoining Malahide Beach. It has a lovely view of the Dublin Mountains and Howth Harbour.
Along the beach there is a path which leads to Malahide and used by many people every day. It is a great way of exercising, whether walking, cycling or even roller blading. Toilets are on site, dogs are allowed on a lead. Lifeguards and refreshments are available in the summer months.
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