Tramore Beach

Tramore is a really nice beach, only about 20 mins by car from Waterford city. It’s not too big but exactly small either, and there is a nice promenade and seems like a great place for a walk or to bring your dog if you have one. There is a car park conveniently located as well as toilets (which aren’t the cleanest by the way, but that is to be expected of beach toilets), and when I went there with my classmates there were a good few people; surfers, school sports group and a few people with their dogs or kids. It took us about 10 mins or so to walk from one end to the other, and the view is beautiful so it was a great place for taking pictures! I recommend it highly for anyone visiting Waterford, especially if it is a nice day.
Overall, calm and serene, great view, easy access and close to the city.

Tramore beach is a wonderful sandy beach sweeping for miles from the foot of Tramore town to the distant sand-​dunes. In fact, Tramore town derives its name from the Irish words «Tra Mhor», Tra meaning beach, and Mor meaning Big. Big Beach. It’s popular with surfers, strollers and swimmers alike, and is big enough to encompass them all. The cliff end of the beach has a swimming area called «Ladies Slip», dating from when ladies and gents swam in different areas. Not surprising given the bathing costumes of the day — being seen in a saggy crotch revealing wet woollen bathing costume, complete with frilly (non-​waterproof) hat, would have killed off any passion in even the most ardent suitor. Today, happily, bikinis abound and ladies are no longer conscribed to the cliff end. A promenade marches along the first mile or so of the beach, marked mid-​way by a life-​guards hut. Locally given the poetic moniker «the Prom». At high tide the waves pound this wall, and delighted kids and dogs scream as they’re drowned in the surf storming the wall. You’ll also see surfers appear from nowhere at the merest hint of a swell. Tramore is a famous surfing beach, having hosted numerous national and international surfing competitions. Well worth a visit.