Vico Bathing Place, Dalkey
About Vico Bathing Place, Dalkey
The Vico Bathing Place is Dublin's 'Amalfi' — a rocky bathing spot on the Vico Road cliffs between Dalkey and Killiney, with steps, a small seawater pool and year-round swimmers watching over the bay. It is reached by steps down from a pedestrian gate on Vico Road; there is no parking at the spot, so take the DART to Dalkey or Killiney and walk. This is not an EPA-monitored bathing water, so no official rating is shown. Entry is into deep water from a steep, rugged shore, which makes it a place for confident swimmers only. The EPA-rated White Rock beach lies just below, and Killiney Hill rises above for the panorama.
Nearby beaches
The sandy White Rock beach lies just below on Killiney Bay.
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Activity suitability
- Surfing — No surf
- Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — No
- Not yet confirmed: Swimming
Facilities
- Car park — No car park
- Disabled access — No
- Lifeguard — No
- Not yet confirmed: Toilets, Shower, Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from the relevant local authority and Fáilte Ireland.
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