Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach

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In Ireland, Northern Ireland

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The beach Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach lies in Northern Ireland in Ireland and is one of over 34 bathing facilities in the area of Leinster.

These include bathing lakes, beaches and outdoor pools that invite you to sunbathe and relax.

For those who want to enjoy the evening after swimming, there is a selection of restaurants near the bathing area, which invite you to stay.

To get to the bathing area, you can use public transport - an uncomplicated and environmentally friendly alternative.

The water quality has been classified as "excellent"for 5 years in a row by the EU. for five years in a row. Thus, nothing stands in the way of bathing pleasure. This is a TOP bathing place.

So, why are you waiting? Let yourself be seduced by the coolness of the water and spend a carefree day swimming! PS: If you like, leave us your impressions in the reviews.

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Thanks to the public transport you can reach the bathing place even without your own car.

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Water quality overview

We have the following data on the water quality of the bathing place - Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach *.

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*Water quality is based on the annual report of the European Environment Agency EEA.

Water quality Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach 2024

Safe bathing thanks to regular water tests

In the year 2021, the water quality of the bathing place Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach was last checked and submitted to the European Environment Agency for the current report. The current water quality of 2021 is very good suitable for bathing.

Moreover, since the water quality has been classified with the top grade "excellent" for 5 consecutive years the bathing place reaches the highest Swimcheck water quality rating of 5/5 points.

A constant water quality is a good sign and gives you another point of orientation point of reference when answering the question of whether or not to swim here. Please also check the latest publications of the regional authorities, as environmental influences such as heavy rain or hot spells can negatively affect the quality in the short term. cyanobacteria, vibrios or cercariae, among others. Swimcheck does not guarantee the accuracy of the information and does not make any recommendation.

In total, more than 34 bathing sites and lakes are registered in Northern Ireland registered, which are regularly inspected by local authorities for bathing safety. The results are submitted annually to the European Environment Agency.