Banna Strand

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About this place

Banna Strand (Irish: Trá na Beannaí), also known as Banna Beach, is a beach in north County Kerry, Ireland. It is an Atlantic Ocean beach extending from the Smallrock (Roc Beag) and Blackrock in the North to Carrahane at its southern edge. It is around 12 kilometres (7 mi) north west of Tralee. It features shifting sand dunes along its entire length which rise up to 12 metres (40 ft). Carrahane lagoon on the south end, famous for migrating birds and the Roger Casement landing. The mountains of the Dingle Peninsula can be seen on the south west horizon. Many residents from Tralee make a trip to Banna Strand on the warmest summer days.

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Getting There & Parking

Banna Strand is located in County Kerry, roughly 49 km (45 min drive) from Killarney and 340 km (5h) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 523 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Rathoneen Castle (remains of) (2.2 km away).

Killarney49 km

~45 min drive

Limerick115 km

~1h 40m drive

Dublin340 km

~5h drive

Nearest car park

523 m from landmark

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