
Wild & scenic
Coumeenoole Beach
Dingle Peninsula · 🇮🇪 Ireland
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A wild golden cove beneath the cliffs of Slea Head at Ireland's far south-west, gazing out to the Blasket Islands.
In season the water at Coumeenoole Beach (Dingle Peninsula, Ireland) reaches about 16°C. Best months: Jun-Sep.
Open Coumeenoole Beach on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~16°C in the warm season
- Water
- Clear, cold Atlantic blue
- Sand
- Golden sand among rocks
- Swimming
- Strong currents; a dramatic look-don't-swim beach
- Surf
- Heavy Atlantic swell
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- A wild cove below Slea Head, facing the Blasket Islands
- Beach type
- Wild & scenic
- Region
- Europe
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Coumeenoole Beach: frequently asked questions
Where is Coumeenoole Beach?
Coumeenoole Beach is at Dingle Peninsula, on the coast of Ireland.
What is the sea temperature at Coumeenoole Beach?
In the warm season the sea at Coumeenoole Beach reaches about 16°C. Clear, cold Atlantic blue.
When is the best time to visit Coumeenoole Beach?
The best time to visit Coumeenoole Beach is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Coumeenoole Beach have?
Coumeenoole Beach has golden sand among rocks.
Is Coumeenoole Beach good for swimming?
Strong currents; a dramatic look-don't-swim beach.
Can you surf at Coumeenoole Beach?
Heavy Atlantic swell.
Photo: Mic from Reading - Berkshire, United Kingdom (CC BY 2.0) · source