Inch Strand

Inch Strand is the next name on the list of the best beaches in Ireland. This 5km-long sand spit that stretches into the Dingle Peninsula is Ireland's most famous beach, having been featured in at least three major motion pictures, and is a must-see on any trip to Ireland's beaches. While its appearances in films like Ryan's Daughter (1970), Excalibur (1981), and Far And Away (1992) provided people a taste of its grandeur, you truly have to feel your toes in the sand to realize what a magical part of County Kerry this Blue Flag beach is.

Inch Strand faces west, which means it has good surf. In the summer, local surf schools are busy teaching people how to remain afloat on the waves, which may reach 3 meters high. If surfing is not your thing, Inch is also a great place to go birdwatching, although it is more about taking a walk and a swim. If you go during low tide, you will get an incomparable view. If you are lucky, you will catch a glimpse of the sky reflected in the newly exposed sand below.

Location: Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland