Lahinch Beach
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Lahinch Beach in County Clare, Ireland, is a Blue Flag beach known for strong waves and currents, making it a premier surfing destination. It offers a long sandy beach, lifeguards during summer, and various amenities including accessibility features.

📜 Stunning Blue Flag beach in County Clare, Ireland.
🌊 Renowned for strong waves, ideal for surfing and water sports.

Why Go

🏄‍♀️ Excellent for surfing, kayaking, kite surfing, and angling.
🏖️ Long, crescent-shaped sandy beach with scenic views.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly with summer lifeguards and accessibility features.
📍 Popular stop on Wild Atlantic Way, near Cliffs of Moher.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Beach can be covered at high tide.
🌬️ Can be very windy, not suitable for all.

Tips

🐕 Dogs allowed on lead before 11:00 and after 18:00 in summer.
🗑️ Bring litter home; fines for dog fouling.
♿ Hippocampe chairs available for disability access at Ben's Surf School.

Hours

🕒 Lifeguards daily 11:00-19:00 June-August; weekends in May and September.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Paid parking available next to the beach.
⚠️ Can be very busy in summer, walking from town recommended.

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