Fenit
About Fenit
Fenit is a compact, sheltered Blue Flag beach on the southern shore of Tralee Bay, beside the village harbour and marina. Backed by dunes and looking across to the Slieve Mish mountains, it has calm, gently shelving water that suits families and beginner swimmers, with summer lifeguards on duty. The harbour, the lifeboat station and Fenit's seafood restaurants are all within a short walk. A statue of St Brendan the Navigator, said to have set sail from here, stands nearby.
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This opens the verified car-park pin — never the beach itself or a mid-route point.
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Pin confirmed at 52.2757, -9.8651. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Map
Verified car-park pin.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Safe
- Surfing — Beginner
- Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Facilities
- Toilets — Seasonal
- Car park — Free
- Disabled access — Yes
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Not yet confirmed: Shower, Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Kerry County Council and Fáilte Ireland Source.
Water quality
EPA classification: Excellent (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.
Where to stay nearby
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Nearby golf
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