Broadstrand (Courtmacsherry)

Co. Cork, Ireland

Water qualityNot monitored

Blue Flag 2026No

Green CoastNo

DogsTo be confirmed

Always verify the car-park location on arrival. Road and access conditions may change.

About Broadstrand (Courtmacsherry)

Broadstrand is a sheltered, east-facing sandy cove about 1.4km from Courtmacsherry, where the water shelves gently and shallowly — which is why it is such a favourite with families and with a dedicated year-round swimming community. You can drive to the small car park at the end of a narrow, leafy lane, or take the insider’s route and walk the coastal path out from Courtmacsherry village, with the sea in front of you the whole way back. The car park is small and fills quickly on fine days. There is no lifeguard, so swim with care, but the calm, gradual water makes Broadstrand one of the friendliest swimming spots on this stretch of the West Cork coast.

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Named from official sources but not yet pin-verified — always confirm on arrival.

Activity suitability

Surfing — No surf
Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
Lifeguard (summer) — No
Not yet confirmed: Swimming

Facilities

Car park — Free
Lifeguard — No
Not yet confirmed: Toilets, Disabled access, Shower, Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from Cork County Council and Fáilte Ireland.

Water quality

This is not an EPA-monitored bathing water, so no official water-quality rating is available. Take local conditions and signage into account and swim with care.

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