If you want a place to swim this is the place WARNING … no place to park in the summer

Stunning natural view, seen at its best from the water under the early evening sun, very calm waters, seals frequenting the rocks.... Kayaking is the only way to really soak in this beauty. To sum it up in two words, tranquil bliss!

Amamzing location and for anyone who can grab a kayak and head out to sea or around the island for a few hours , do it !! Fantastic views of the coast

If you want to go for a little open water swimming, this is a nice, lovely place to do 😉🥰

A nice little cove from where you easy can get into the water to go for a swim. From here you cann make a nice walk along the coast overlooking the cove and the sea. It has several parking places (approximately 10) but not too many. Nothing much else to do here.

Sandy cove is a good beach for swimming or a quick paddle on the kayak. Parking is scarce.

Beautiful and swimming, hiking spot.

We were shown Sandycove Slipway because our friend swims there almost daily. It indeed looks like a splendid place to swim around a small island. All (most) swimmers had a wetsuit. I don't believe that this is a must-have, but it will be more comfortable.

Beautiful place to live and visit. Stunning views. A must see place.

Great spot .. especially to catch the morning sun and a swim .. but very limited parking and a narrow winding road to get there..

I love to visit Sandycove in the morning. Perfect spot for photography, swimming and walking the cliff path.

Beautiful spot to spend an evening swim around the island of do a lovely cliff walk the choice is yours as the saying goes!

Not much here, but it offers a safe sheltered cove, perfect for a quiet swim or paddle boarding. Few tourists and a lot of peace and quiet.

It doesn't matter if the weather is good or not.. this place is fabulous ❤️❤️❤️

One of my favorite places in Ireland, always looking forward to heading down here and taking in the sights. On a good day the views are second to none.

Lovely spot, not too far from Kinsale.

Not very sandy or much of a beach here unless the tide is out. There's some port-a-loos here, steps and a slip down to the beach/ waterfront. Calm so good for sea swimming and kayaking. Views are lovely!

A really nice place to relax in. The green hills around, and the sound of the water makes it a pleasant area to visit whilst on holiday. There are even cows roaming by nearby to help fit you in the Irish scenery. The rocky beach itself is very nice, though I did not go for a swim. An absolute must visit if your touring in Ireland!

Not actually much of a beach, except at low tide... When it is very toddler friendly. But really safe swimming spot and always full of crazy friendly water enthusiastic people jumping, climbing, paddling and swimming. Not much car parking space and remember some (lucky) people live there so park with care