A long shingle-and-sand beach curving beneath Killiney Hill, often compared to the Bay of Naples for its backdrop of headlands and hills. Dalkey Island and the Wicklow Mountains are visible across the water, and the beach runs south toward Shanganagh.
| Distance | 17 km from city centre |
|---|---|
| Getting there | DART to Killiney (35 min; ~€3.40 with Leap Card / ~$3.74); 5-min walk from station to beach |
| Best season | Summer; the views across Dublin Bay toward Howth Head are spectacular year-round |
| Address | Killiney Beach, Killiney, County Dublin, D18 Ireland |
Amenities
- Car park (limited)
- Toilets
- Small kiosk (summer)
- No lifeguard
- Dog-friendly
Good to know
- Water
- Steeply shelving shingle bottom with clear water; can have a noticeable swell when the wind is onshore
Weather through the year in Ireland
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Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Ireland.
Location
Killiney Beach, Killiney, County Dublin, D18 Ireland
53.2637, -6.1052 View on map
Highlights
- Regularly compared to the Bay of Naples for its arc of coastline framed by Killiney Hill and Dalkey Island
- Killiney Hill Park, directly above the beach, has waymarked trails to Victoria and Wellington obelisks with panoramic views over Dublin Bay
- Bono and The Edge from U2 have long owned houses on the hill overlooking this stretch of coast
Tips for visiting
- The beach is shingle, not sand — sturdy footwear or sandals make the walk down from the DART station easier
- There is no lifeguard cover; swimmers should stay close to shore, as the shingle shelves steeply in places