Co. Wexford boasts six stunning Blue Flag beaches, for their exceptional water quality, safety, environmental management and visitor facilities. These sandy shores promise unforgettable seaside adventures at every turn.
Explore Curracloe Beach (also known as Ballinesker Strand), an iconic 11 km stretch of golden sand featured in Saving Private Ryan and Brooklyn. It’s lauded for excellent bathing water, lifeguard cover in summer, accessible amenities (including beach wheelchairs and toilets), and shaded dune areas near Raven Nature Reserve—perfect during warmer weather.
Morriscastle Beach, part of the famed “Golden Mile”, offers gentle shallow waters and a wide dune system. It’s ideal for families, walkers, anglers, and birdwatchers, with lifeguards on duty through summer.
At Ballinesker Beach, visitors enjoy smooth sand, safe bathing, and well-managed facilities in a calm coastal setting. Ballymoney North Beach, offers the same standards of excellence following water-quality improvements.
Further along the coast, Carne Beach and Rosslare Strand are equally inviting. Rosslare is celebrated as Ireland’s sunniest spot, with a long sandy strand, breakwaters to preserve sand deposits, and a buzzing seaside village with cafés, hotels, restaurants and golf nearby.
Wexford’s Blue Flag beaches run from tranquil dunes to bustling resort shores, offering miles of scenic coastline, water sports, coastal walking and wildlife spotting—from seals to rare birds. Managed by local councils, Clean Coasts groups and An Taisce, these beaches reflect strong community pride and environmental stewardship.
Whether you seek family-friendly swimming, peaceful nature walks, or cinematic scenery, Wexford’s Blue Flag beaches are must-visit coastal treasures.
In Co. Waterford, Ardmore Beach is a scenic sandy strand beside a historic village, perfect for swimming and cliff walks. Clonea Beach neae Dungarvan is popular for families and gentle waters. Tramore Beach is a lively seaside spot with a wide strand and surfing waves, while Counsellor’s Strand in Dunmore East is a quiet cove ideal for peaceful swims and coastal views.
