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Curracloe Beach, Curracloe

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#1 of 20 in Beaches in Province of Leinster

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Fringed by pine forests and grassy sand dunes, Curracloe Beach features soft white sand lapped by a gentle surf. Locals flock to this Blue Flag-rated beach on sunny days, but thanks to its vastness, you won't have trouble finding a quiet spot just for yourself. A nature trail runs through the neighboring nature reserve, while the shacks serving snacks, selling sun cream, and renting bodyboards are available at the several access points. Thanks to its resemblance to Omaha Beach, the strand was featured in the opening scene of Spielberg's blockbuster movie "Saving Private Ryan." A visit to Curracloe Beach represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Curracloe travel planner to plot your vacation.

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4.8

By dotzerd

Incredible beach miles of white sand and jam packed the week i stayed there one of the finesst i ever visited anywhere a real must see if in wexford.

Incredible beach miles of white sand and jam packed the week i stayed there one of the finesst i ever visited anywhere a real must see if in wexford. more »
By joebloggs2014

Beautiful never ending walks on beach or through Ravens Wood. A great place to power up the batteries..

Beautiful never ending walks on beach or through Ravens Wood. A great place to power up the batteries.. more »
By Martina K

What a stunning place to be! I hadn't been since I was a child but this was the middle of March and honestly it's as stunning as I remember. The waves were high, but the beach is so big and the sand.... more

What a stunning place to be! I hadn't been since I was a child but this was the middle of March and honestly it's as stunning as I remember. The waves were high, but the beach is so big and the sand.... more »

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By Stefan Stefanov

Gorgeous beach! Scenic view, wide, long, with fine soft sand , backed by sandy dunes. Short drive away from Wexford. One the very interesting facts about it, is that the opening scene of the Hollywood blockbuster “Saving private Ryan” was shot on this beach! Definitely must visit destination if you are in the area.

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By Godfrey Haire

One of the most stunning blue flags seas in southern Ireland. The beach goes on for miles and miles and is absolutely stunning. Mostly Sand beach but also has amazing Sand dunes where the kids can play for hours. There’s also a great surf shack where you can get pizzas coffees and ice creams and you can also learn how to surf in those summer months.

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By Loretta

Absolutely stunning beach! What a fabulous gem to discover. We visited in Sept 2022 and it was perfect. Warm enough to swim in the water too.

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By M

Cannot begin to explain how wonderful this beach is. Happened to stumble across this beach on our recent visit to Wexford and to say we were pleasantly surprised was an under statement. Spectacularly amazing. The white shimmering sand was out of this world. Remarkably long stretch of beach where you would sink into the thick white sand. Was utterly blown away. The strand goes on for more than the eye can see, and not an ounce of litter to be seen. Really worth a visit.

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By Matheus

Iconic movie landscape, the sea here is a really nice emerald green during sunny days. Love it.

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