Cork has an extensive coastline offering quality beaches and amazing views with lots of blue flag beaches. The miles of beaches available are great for swimming, surfing, walking, exploring, and all sorts of beach fun.

The Blue Flag is an international award for beach excellence. It is presented to beaches, which have excellent water quality, provide a range of services and visitor facilities, and fulfil other specified criteria including environmental management, litter control and education.

Cork’s coastal blue flag beaches include Youghal, Youghal Claycastle, Redbarn Beach, Fountainstown, Garrylucas, Garretstown, Inchydoney East & West Beaches, Owenahincha, Tragumna, and Barleycove. For an up-to-date list visit www.blueflagireland.org