Spent a few St. Patricks Days here. One of my favorite places in the world. Amazing views, family…read morefun and the majestic fort overlooking. Get there...

For a person who hates the cold sea, splashworld is a safe haven.. Ive gone on holiday in tramore…read moreevery summer since i was a young child. Splashworld has 2 big slides for kids one dark and one light that have twists and turns. It has a small slide into the main pool ideal for young kids. There is a toddlers area aswell with slides and such in a child themed way. there is a small lazy river for kids and adults alike. Every 15 or 30 minutes there is a wave machine turned on which can be enjoyed by all but i wouldnt recommend for toddlers. There are lifeguards on duty at all times including the 2 big slides. There is a sauna(steamroom) in the pool area for adults to relax and a viewing area for the non swimmers. And if your staying in the pebblebeach resort you can get a discount for your trip to splashworld. Splashworld is great entertainment for all the family. Find this and more Gyms and Leisure Centres in Waterford at http://gyms-in-waterford.blogspot.com

The main feature in Splashworld is a 25 metre pool which was especially built for family fun - it…read morehas a wave machine, an extended shallow side, and lots of greenery and fun stuff for kids, including a pirate theme on the walls. They also cater for those who want to actually swim rather than play in the pool, dedicating times for lane swimming both early morning and after work. A swimming club uses the pool regularly also. Upstairs is a fully equipped gym. Great family friendly changing rooms. In addition to one-off usage, various memberships are available, including short-term membership for summer holidays. Thumbs up all round.

I swear my whole life took on a new perspective when I realised I was living less than a km from…read morethis beach. There's just something about the sea air and the sound of the waves that makes everything feel like it's just fine. It's quite a rocky beach, so unless you know the tides very well, sandcastle enthusiasts will be very disappointed. At low tide, it's just flat enough for a run, but otherwise it's a bit of an obstacle course. The water seems to be clear enough, occasionally more sea-weedy but I think if you could handle the cold you could have quite a nice swim here! As far as I know you can walk all the way to Bray on this stretch, though admittedly I never had the energy. Lovely place for a walk with your dog, or to plonk down and contemplate life.

Tramore is a really nice beach, only about 20 mins by car from Waterford city. It's not too big but…read moreexactly 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…read moredistant 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.

Inch Beach is a great place to stop at when driving to Dingle. If you are lucky, your visit will…read morehave perfect weather and limited wind. The beach is beautiful and you can drive your car on it when the tide is low.

You won't be guaranteed good weather at Inch beach but it's an expansive and generally clean beach…read morethat attracts surfers. A great place to take a wander and enjoy the scenery.

The old sign "Men-Only Diving Cove" remains, but the locals have long embraced communal swimming…read more A path grips the cliff-face, guiding you sharply down to a platform built onto rocks overlooking a narrow rocky beachless cove. The water is beautifully and transparently green, but the cove is too deep to see to the bottom. In addition to the main diving board, small diving platforms have been built into the rocks at various heights along the cliff-face opposite - adored by kids in the summer who want to terrify their parents. Be warned - jump well out away from the rocks when diving off these platforms - once you're out past the cliff-face the water is deep and safe. The Guillamene is home to Tramore's "Christmas Day Swim", when the town turns out at 11am ish for the ultimate hangover cure: a dip in the (to say the least) bracing waters, followed by a quick nip of brandy. For confident swimmers only.

Stayed here had a great time. Feet is such a good guy( owner).read more

One of Cork's busiest beaches. Handily, Garryvoe Hotel is right next to the beach, so there's a…read moreplace for some food and decent parking options available for daytrippers. The beach is a nice spot for a wander, and the brave can try the "bracing" water for a dip. Braver still, it's a hotspot for kite-surfers too.

If the Pier is where every Tramorian learnt to swim, Newtown Cove is where they learnt to live in…read morewater. It's a very steep cove with a stony sea bed, and a short pebbly beach. A concrete platform and walkway runs the length of the Southern cliff, with ladders and ramps to allow quick access to the water, without the bane of sandy-feet. In summer the high-diving board is installed, and kids spend their days practising their moves. Backed by lovely shady woods, it has everything (including public loos and changing rooms) necessary for a trip to the seaside.

Nice and quiet for a picnic . Plus the dog can run wild here to their hearts content…read more Nice , quiet and a relaxing beach. I go here at least once a year when I'm staying in tramore .

A couple of miles outside Tramore is Kilfarrasy Beach. Wonderfully isolated in winter, and never…read moretoo packed in summer. It's a lovely sandy beach for about a mile before curving around a headland into a rock-climbing paradise. It has everything you want from a beach - high cliffs to shelter you from the wind, a small stream, sand for castles, high rocks for climbing, caves for exploring. It also banks steeply, so you don't have to wade for hours before getting down for your dip. It can sometimes tend to have flies in summer, which isn't great. You'll also need to keep an eye out for the tide coming in...it's very quick, and punters with trousers wet up to their knees or even mid-thigh is a pretty common sight.