Tramore Strand


Tramore's broad, 5km-long strand is backed by 30m-high sand dunes at the eastern end. The Blue Flag–rated beach is patrolled by lifeguards from June to August. It's one of Ireland's premier surfing spots, suitable for all levels of experience, thanks to slow-forming waves.


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2. Bishop's Palace

7.12 MILES

The Bishop's Palace, a Georgian mansion dating from 1741, covers Waterford's history from 1700 to 1970 and displays a wide-ranging selection of city…

3. House of Waterford Crystal

7.12 MILES

This large modern complex combines a retail shop and cafe with a factory offering a 90-minute tour that shows how world-famous Waterford crystal is…

4. Medieval Museum

7.15 MILES

Housed in a stunning modern structure that incorporates several medieval buildings and part of the city wall in its basement (all on display), this museum…

5. Christ Church Cathedral

7.16 MILES

Christ Church Cathedral is Ireland's only neoclassical Georgian cathedral. Designed by local architect John Roberts, it was built on the site of an 11th…

6. City Hall

7.17 MILES

Waterford's stately City Hall (1788) was designed by local architect John Roberts.

7. Beach Tower

7.19 MILES

Beach Tower, at the top of Jenkin's Lane, is a crumbling fragment of the old city wall.

8. Reginald's Tower

7.21 MILES

Ireland's oldest complete building and the first to use mortar, 13th-century Reginald's Tower, the city's key fortification, is an outstanding example of…