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Fionntrá (Ventry)

Co. Kerry, Ireland
Water qualityExcellent EPA
Blue Flag 2026Yes
Green CoastNo
DogsSeasonal
Always verify the car-park location on arrival. Road and access conditions may change.

About Fionntrá (Ventry)

Ventry, or Fionntrá, is a long, sheltered curve of sand on the Dingle Peninsula, wrapped around a calm bay beneath Mount Eagle and Croagh Marhin. A Blue Flag Gaeltacht beach, its shallow, gently shelving water is among the safest swimming on the peninsula, with summer lifeguards in season. The long strand is perfect for an easy walk, with the Slea Head Drive and the village's pubs close at hand. Sheltered conditions also make it popular for kayaking and paddleboarding.

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Pin confirmed at 52.1271, -10.3744. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.

Map

Verified car-park pin.

Activity suitability

  • Swimming — Safe
  • Surfing — Beginner
  • Walking — Long walk (3km+)
  • Lifeguard (summer) — Yes

Facilities

  • Toilets — Yes
  • Car park — Free
  • Lifeguard — Yes
  • Not yet confirmed: Disabled access, Shower, Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from Kerry County Council and Fáilte Ireland Source.

Water quality

Water quality information is sourced from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland and is updated annually. During the bathing season real-time water quality updates are available at beaches.ie. Always check beaches.ie and local signage at the beach before swimming, particularly after heavy rainfall. IrishBeaches.ie accepts no liability for water quality conditions at the time of your visit.

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

Ceann Sibéal (Dingle Golf Links) — Co. Kerry ~4 km as the crow flies

From the GolfIreland.ie network. Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies), not driving distance.