Place to visit
Yellow Strand, Ireland: what it is and when to go
Yellow Strand is a beach in County Sligo, Ireland. Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 16 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 04. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Beach in County Sligo, Ireland · Beaches
- Where
- Ireland
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- SNN Shannon, 183 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 54.34034, -8.65792
What it is and where
Yellow Strand is a beach in County Sligo, Ireland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Sligo, where this site lists 48 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 54.34034, -8.65792; the nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 183 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches places in Ireland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Yellow Strand is June to September.
- JanBetter not7:37
- FebBetter not9:26
- MarBetter not11:29
- AprPossible13:47
- MayPossible15:46
- JunBest time16:55
- JulBest time16:27
- AugBest time14:40
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:11
- NovBetter not8:09
- DecBetter not7:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 04. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Ireland
To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Ireland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ardtermon StrandBeach in County Sligo, Ireland1.7 km
- Black Rock LighthouseLighthouse in County Sligo, Ireland4.5 km
- Sligo BaySea inlet in north west Ireland4.8 km
- Drumcliff BayBay in County Sligo, Ireland5.7 km
- KillaspugbroneEarly Christian church7.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ireland guide.
More in Ireland: Beaches
- Banna Strand: beach in Country Kerry, Ireland
- Barleycove: ecological site in County Cork, Ireland
- Murder Hole Beach: bay in County Donegal, Ireland
- Myrtleville: townland in Munster, Ireland
- Rossbeigh: sandspit with beaches in Ireland
- Sandymount Strand: Shallow and beachy area of loose particles at the edge of South Bull, South Dublin Bay
Every Ireland place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yellow Strand?
It is a beach in County Sligo, Ireland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Yellow Strand?
June to September. In June there are 16 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 04.
How do you get to Yellow Strand?
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 183 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ardtermon Strand, Black Rock Lighthouse, Sligo Bay. The rest is in the Ireland guide.
Keep reading
- Sligo48 places to see in and around Sligo, Ireland: Benbulbin, Knocknarea, Carrowmore. Best time: April to September.
- Beaches18 places for beaches in Ireland, from Banna Strand to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- IrelandBefore travelling to Ireland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Ireland is in the EU, so Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but it is…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.