Strandhill Beach
An Leathros
A surfing hub on Ireland's west coast, with a long sandy beach facing the Atlantic and famous for its seaweed baths and seaside cafés.
Strandhill is a seaside village about 8 km from Sligo city, backed by Knocknarea. Its beach has reliable surf, and several surf schools operate here. A two-hour beginner lesson starts at about €40, including a wetsuit. Rip currents are strong and swimming is prohibited, so you can only surf or take a walk. At the seafront, the Voya seaweed baths carry on a century-old tradition: you soak for about an hour in warm seawater mixed with fresh seaweed. Along the promenade you'll find cafés and a weekend food market. Sunset is especially beautiful, and you can walk through the dunes to Culleenamore.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Coney Island (Sligo)
- Knocknarea & Queen Maeve's Cairn
- Rosses Point
- Lissadell House
- Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
- Drumcliffe Churchyard (Yeats's Grave)
- Sligo County Museum
- Sligo Abbey