Rain or shine, sea swimmers will love this news …
With 69 clubs in Ireland full of dedicated sea swimmers, the Lagoon Activity Centre in Rosscarbery, Co Cork swam to great lengths to answer the question: where’s the most popular swimming spot in Ireland? Based on Google Trends data between 2020 to 2025, find the results below, plus where to warm up with a well-deserved coffee before or after your dip …
1 Blackrock Beach, Salthill, Co Galway
Famous for its diving tower, Blue Flag winner Blackrock Beach is worth a visit at any time of year. We recommend grabbing a specialty coffee and treat at Kali Coffee Bar on Upper Salthill Road. @kalicoffeebar
2 Banna Strand, Co Kerry
Another Blue Flag winner – Kerry has the most Blue Flags in 2025 – this seven-mile-long beach has breathtaking scenery to enjoy before, during and after your swim. While secluded, a quirky caravan on the beach called Salty Souls does the job to heat you up as needed. @salty_souls_cafe
3 The Forty Foot, Co Dublin
This legendary destination is perfect for families as tentative swimmers can walk into the water while teens jump off the rock face, if they dare! Take a short stroll up to the café and saunas at Sandycove’s Store and Yard to really warm up. @sandycove_store_and_yard
4 Vico Baths, Dublin
Just along the coast in Dalkey is the beloved Vico Baths that have the added benefit of sheltered rock pools, where Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde made a splash in 2022 when they were dating! Nearby Pepper Laine is famous for its coffee and sustainable buys like seaweed soap or scented candles. @pepperlaine
5 Myrtleville Beach, Co Cork
Cork has the most Green Coast Awards in 2025, according to An Taisce. Myrtleville Beach has easy access as it’s a short distance from the city centre, which means that there are plenty of options for a post-dip stop-off. Cork Coffee Roasters is always reliable, we love The Grumpy Bakers for fine pastries, or Good Day Deli for brunch. @corkcoffeeroasters @the_grumpy_baker @gooddaydeli
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