TAKE a look at the stunning beach that's popular with adventurers and has a caravan park and amusements nearby. Bunmahon Beach in Co Waterford is a 2.5km stretch of golden sand that is part of The Copper Coast UNESCO Global Park.
Situated close to Ireland's oldest city, Bunmahon Beach is nestled at the end of the Mahon River. The scenic spot is popular with surfers and kayakers due to the strong rips created at the mouth of the river. The beach is gently sloping with a dune area along the roadside and currents are variable.
A lifeguard services the stunning 5km total beach during bathing season. However, visitors are warned that swimming there is only suitable for experienced surfers due to high waves and riptide . If in doubt, visitors are warned to keep their feet on dry land as the waves can make it one of the most dangerous beaches in the area.
However, beachgoers need not be disappointed as there is lots to do in Bunnmahon and the surrounding area. Bunmahon Beach is suitable for intermediate surfers at mid-tide, and there is a local surf school where visitors can attend lessons and learn to surf safely. There is a caravan park, a modern playground and a basketball court directly behind the beach.
It is also "well serviced" with food outlets and shops " according to Discover Ireland. The beach is located in the Copper Coast UNESCO Geopark, which offers some of the most spectacular stretches of uninterrupted nature sights in Ireland. A UNESCO Geopark is "a single.
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