Killiney Beach

As far as city beaches go, this one in Killiney, a south Dublin suburb, is a delight. Killiney Beach is a long, stony beach near the resort town of Killiney, one of Dublin's most luxurious suburbs, where many Irish celebrities stay. The long, stony beach is backed by some of Dublin's most exclusive addresses, including the homes of some of the city's biggest celebrities, like Bono and Enya, who have unrestricted views of Killiney Bay, which is said to bear more than a passing resemblance to the Bay of Naples – hence the Italian names of many of the streets nearby. The beach is popular with swimmers, hikers, and families on a day out: you will be in good company on a lovely day, but the walk from end to end is one of Dublin's best.

The beach is popular for swimming because of its sheltered location. While the currents are not particularly powerful, the water soon becomes deep, and swimmers can find themselves out of their depth just a few meters from the beach.

Location: County Dublin, Ireland