Sandymount Strand, Beach in South Dublin, Ireland
Sandymount Strand extends along Dublin Bay, featuring a wide sandy expanse and clear views toward Poolbeg Lighthouse and Howth Peninsula.
The 1804 Martello Tower on the strand served as a defensive watchtower against potential Napoleonic invasions along the British Isles coastline.
Two episodes of James Joyce's novel Ulysses take place on this beach, where characters Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom walk the sandy shores.
Visitors need to monitor tide tables and stay alert, as the incoming water can rapidly cover large sections of the beach.
A 20-foot metal sculpture called An Cailín Bán stands at the northern end, given by Mexico's President as a symbol of Irish-Mexican friendship.
Part of: South Dublin Bay and Tolka Estuary
GPS coordinates: 53.32361,-6.20583
Latest update: May 12, 2025 18:49
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