Newtown Cove
About Newtown Cove
Newtown Cove is a sheltered Green Coast swimming cove near Tramore in Waterford, a small rocky inlet of clear, deep water beside the famous Guillamene. There is no lifeguard, so swimming should be taken with care, but it is a beloved spot for sea swimmers, reached through Newtown woods, with a slipway and steps into the water rather than a sandy beach. It offers a gentler entry than the deep steps at the neighbouring Guillamene.
Nearby swimming spots
The Guillamene's deep-water steps are just around the headland; Tramore's main strand is five minutes away.
Get directions to the car park
This opens the verified car-park pin — never the beach itself or a mid-route point.
📍 Get directions to the car park
Pin confirmed at 52.1442, -7.1554. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Map
Verified car-park pin.
Activity suitability
- Surfing — No surf
- Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — No
- Not yet confirmed: Swimming
Facilities
- Toilets — Yes
- Car park — Free
- Lifeguard — No
- Not yet confirmed: Disabled access, Shower, Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Waterford County Council and Fáilte Ireland Source.
Water quality
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