Beach near Dublin, Ireland

Dublin Travel Guide

Ireland

Dublin is Ireland’s capital and largest city, with a population of 1,270,172 on the country’s east coast. It is centred on Dublin Bay, with the city’s coastal setting making nearby beaches easy to include in a visit.

Most international visitors arrive through Dublin International Airport (DUB). Sandymount Strand is 4.6 kilometres from the city, while Burrow Beach on Howth Head is 11.5 kilometres away. For a longer coastal outing, Leamore Strand in County Wicklow is 33.6 kilometres from Dublin.

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Local time

1,270,172

Population

288 miles away

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Weather in Dublin

Wed

29°

Thu

26°

Fri

24°

Know before you go

Pays in EUR

Plug type Type G

Emergency 112

Dial code +353

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Ireland for good service, but it's not generally obligatory. Service charges are sometimes included in restaurant bills, so check before tipping.

Best time to visit Dublin

Jan

8°11

Feb

10°11

Mar

11°16

Apr

13°15

May

16°10

Jun

18°13

Jul

19°19

Aug

20°16

Sep

17°16

Oct

14°16

Nov

11°14

Dec

10°14

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Dublin

  • Sandymount Strand

    Sandymount Strand

    4.6 km away

    Shallow and beachy area of loose particles at the edge of South Bull, South Dublin Bay

  • Merrion Strand

    5.7 km away

  • Sutton Strand

    10.3 km away

  • Burrow Beach

    11.5 km away

  • Velvet Strand

    Velvet Strand

    12.2 km away

  • Leamore Strand

    33.6 km away

Things to do in Dublin

  1. Abbey Theatre

    music venue

    0.3 km

  2. Dublin Castle

    castle

    0.9 km

  3. St Patrick's Cathedral

    anglican or episcopal place of worship

    1.4 km

  4. Phoenix Park

    park

    4.7 km

  5. Christ Church Cathedral

    anglican or episcopal place of worship

    1 km

  6. National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

    museum

    1.1 km

  7. Kilmainham Gaol

    museum

    3.4 km

  8. Irish Museum of Modern Art

    modern art museum

    2.8 km

Getting there

Dublin International Airport · 8.7 km

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