Fingal, Ireland

Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach

Certified since 2026

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Beach type

Sand beach

Water quality

Excellent

Region

County Dublin

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Certification history

Blue Flag certification — 2026

Field notes — quick answers

Is Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach Blue Flag certified in 2026?

Yes — Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach in Fingal, Ireland holds Blue Flag certification (2026), first awarded in 2026. Certification is seasonal, and we track each year's award as national juries publish it.

Where is Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach?

Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach is in Fingal, in the County Dublin region of Ireland. The interactive map shows it in context with every other beach we track nearby.