Beach saunas

Doolin Pier · Wood-fired sauna added beside the ocean-water seaweed barrels at Doolin Pier; from EUR20

Swim: Luogh Lough (3 km)

Lahinch Beach (also Spanish Point, White Strand Miltown Malbay, Clahane Shore) · Brother-and-sister mobile sauna rotating around four Clare beaches; Wed-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm (seasonal); off-peak membership EUR45/month; private rental

Swim: Lahinch (right there)

Warren Beach, Rosscarbery · Beach sauna at the Warren, Rosscarbery; book via Acuity

Swim: Warren, Cregane Strand (right there)

Ballycroneen Strand (also Guileen Bay), Cloyne · Mobile wood-fired sauna at Ballycroneen Strand and Guileen Bay in East Cork; private sessions with whisks and refreshments

Swim: Ballynamona Strand (7 km)

Garryvoe Beach, Ballycotton · Beachside cabin sauna for up to 14 overlooking Ballycotton lighthouse; Mon-Fri 4-10pm, Sat-Sun 8am-10pm; full moon sessions

Swim: Garryvoe (right there)

Dunworley Beach, Butlerstown · Sauna at Dunworley Beach, West Cork

Swim: Inchydoney East Beach (8 km)

Oysterhaven Bay, Kinure · Waterfront sauna with cold plunge at Oysterhaven near Kinsale, plus a mobile 6-person sauna for events; sessions e.g. Wed 7:45pm, Fri 11:15am

Swim: Oysterhaven (1 km)

Redbarn Strand, Youghal · Seaside sauna with whiskey ice barrels and outdoor shower; 30-min sessions EUR10, private EUR60; Wed 6-10pm, Fri 6-9pm, Sun 9am-3pm; Wunderbook

Swim: Redbarn (right there)

Ballydonegan Beach, Allihies · Sunset Sauna's Beara site at Ballydonegan beach (sister to Coornagillagh, Kerry)

Swim: Reservoir (1 km)

Robert's Cove · Sauna at 95-100C on the sandy beach at Robert's Cove; host provides a sugar scrub; book via Bookwhen

Swim: Rocky Bay (2 km)

Inchydoney Beach, Clonakilty · Recovery pod sauna at Inchydoney (listed in Three Rock Books Wild Atlantic Way sauna guide)

Swim: Inchydoney East Beach (right there)

Garrylucas Beach (White Strand), Garrettstown · Wood-burning sauna with hot/cold therapy on Garrylucas Beach; 45-min bundle EUR65, 1-hour EUR85; second site in Ballincollig

Swim: Garrylucas, White Strand (right there)

Inch Beach, Whitegate · Beach sauna at Inch Strand, East Cork; 30-min or 1-hour slots, Thu-Sun; online booking

Swim: WhiteBay Beach Whitegate Midleton (7 km)

Red Strand, Clonakilty (rotating) · Ireland's 'hardest working mobile sauna' since 2021: Red Strand Thu eve/Sat/Sun, Blind Strand Fri am, Dereentra Pier Fri pm, plus Snave Pier, Kilcrohane Pier, Lough Hyne, Zetland Pier; full-moon sessions

Swim: Red Strand (right there)

Garrettstown Beach, Kinsale · Wood-burning beach sauna on the shoreline 7 miles from Kinsale, sauna yoga, pop-ups along the coast in summer; IG @wildercork

Swim: Garretstown (right there)

Portnablagh Pier, Dunfanaghy · Two barrel saunas with sea-view windows by the pier; 45 min EUR15, 1 hour EUR20; IG @cocoon_sauna_donegal

Swim: Portnablagh (right there)

Narin Strand, Portnoo · Social sauna for 6 or private for 8, 50-min sessions, Thu-Sun and bank holidays; Irish-language Fridays and silent sessions; also mobile hire

Swim: Clooney Lough (right there)

The Wee Beach, Marble Hill, Dunfanaghy · Handcrafted wood-burning sauna by the beach at Marble Hill; shared or private 45-min and 1-hour slots for up to 6

Swim: Marble Hill (right there)

Loughros Point, Ardara · Sauna at Loughros Point listed in the Wild Atlantic Way sauna guide; Facebook-only presence

Swim: Lough Aleen (1 km)

Rossnowlagh Beach, The Dunes · Beachside sauna at Rossnowlagh with essential oils for the stones

Swim: Rossnowlagh (right there)

Bundoran (also Creevy Pier, Rossnowlagh Beach) · Barrel sauna rotating between Bundoran boat quay, Creevy Pier and Rossnowlagh beach in south Donegal

Swim: Bundoran (right there)

Donegal Bay coast near Mountcharles · Pinned on the Outsider.ie sauna map; Instagram-only presence

Swim: Saint Peter's Lough (3 km)

Teelin Pier (also Portnacross Pier, Killybegs) · Double wood-fired saunas with cold plunge on Teelin pier beside Sliabh Liag; 30-90 min sessions from EUR15; live availability online

Swim: Lough Farlaggy (right there)

Portsalon Pier (also Kerrykeel Pier) · Barrel sauna overlooking Portsalon beach and Lough Swilly; book via thehotbarrel.as.me

Swim: Portsalon (2 km)

Culdaff Beach car park · Sea View's second site at Culdaff Blue Flag beach; a third site operates at Ned's Point, Buncrana

Swim: Culdaff (1 km)

Shroove Beach, Greencastle, Inishowen · 8-person barrel sauna 50m from the sea overlooking Shroove lighthouse (seals often visible); membership available

Swim: Stroove (right there)

Main Beach car park, Rathmullan · Wood-fired mobile sauna on Rathmullan beach; EUR10 for 30 min; 5.0 from 40+ reviews

Swim: Rathmullan (right there)

Dooey Beach, Lettermacaward · Authentic wood-burning sauna on the Wild Atlantic beach at Dooey; 5.0 on TripAdvisor

Swim: Dooey (right there)

Groomsport Harbour · HotBox's harbourside sauna for up to 8; advance booking required

Swim: Shelling Hill/Templetown (85 km)

Blackrock seafront · Fad Saoil's Blackrock coastal site; book online

Swim: Blackrock Baths (right there)

Clontarf seafront · Finnish-style wood-burning saunas with cold plunge on the Clontarf promenade; book online

Swim: North Bull Wall (3 km)

Coal Harbour, Dun Laoghaire Harbour · Floating wood-fired sauna platform with seawater plunge; 45-min sessions, 12 seats, EUR19.95 off-peak / EUR24.95 peak, open daily 8am-10pm

Swim: Dun Laoghaire Baths (right there)

Portmarnock Beach north car park · Outdoor sauna by the beach; Mon-Fri 6-8pm, weekends and bank holidays 10am-8pm; private bookings available

Swim: Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach (1 km)

White Sands Hotel, Coast Road, Portmarnock · Barrel sauna and ice bath in the White Sands Hotel car park steps from the beach; from EUR12 per 30 min, walk-ins or Wunderbook; IG @restore_dub

Swim: Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach (right there)

Sandycove Point, beside the Forty Foot · Wood-fired barrel sauna with direct sea access next to the Forty Foot; daily 7am-7pm, private and group (up to 8) bookings

Swim: Sandycove Beach (right there)

49 Sandycove Road, Sandycove · 14-person wood-fired sauna, three ice baths and plunge pool in Sandycove village; Thu-Fri 3-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm, Wunderbook

Swim: Sandycove Beach (right there)

Sandycove Road, Sandycove · Saunas, cold plunges and ice baths behind a cafe a short walk from the Forty Foot; Wed-Sun 9am-9pm, booking recommended

Swim: Sandycove Beach (right there)

Killiney Beach · Hot Box sauna and sea-swim spot at Killiney Beach; book via thehotboxsauna.ie

Swim: Killiney (right there)

Tower Bay Beach, Portrane · Three handcrafted wood-fired saunas (Barrel, Box, Snug) on the beach; 60-min shared or private sessions, 18+, 7 days, booking recommended

Swim: Portrane, the Brook Beach (right there)

North Beach, Rush · Finnish wood-fired sauna beside the sea at North Beach caravan park; 45-min sessions for 8-10, walk-ins welcome but book ahead

Swim: Rush North Beach (right there)

Skerries · Second seaside site of The Wood Fired Sauna; 45-min sessions

Swim: Skerries, South Beach (right there)

Connemara Sands Hotel, Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely · Touchless thermal spa on Mannin Bay: sauna and sea swim (2-6 people), seaweed baths, hot tub; Square booking

Swim: Lough Anaserd (1 km)

Spiddal Pier, An Spideal · Award-winning wood-fired waterside sauna with Aran Islands views; Mon/Thu/Fri 4-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm; whisking rituals; fits 8

Swim: Céibh an Spidéil (right there)

Salthill promenade · Fad Saoil's Galway seaside site on Salthill prom

Swim: Salthill Beach (right there)

Cuigeal, Lettermullan · Sauna (EUR15/hr) and heated seaweed baths (EUR40-50) with sea swim on the Connemara islands; up to 10 guests; camper parking

Swim: Loch Bhaile na Cille (2 km)

Silverstrand beach, Barna · Two wood-fired saunas with sea access at Silverstrand; 55-min sessions, monthly membership, private hire up to 30; Mon-Thu 1-9pm, Fri 7am-9pm, weekends 8am-8pm

Swim: Silverstrand Beach (right there)

Renville Pier, Oranmore · Finnish-style wood-fired sauna (~80C) at Renville Pier with Atlantic plunge, breathwork and yoga; Fri-Sun; part of revenue to charity

Swim: Loughaunrone (2 km)

Gurteen Pier, Renvyle, Connemara · Ecological outdoor 'dark sky' sauna at Gurteen pier/beach; drop-in seats or private groups

Swim: Renvyle (right there)

Fahamore, Maharees, Castlegregory · Wood-burning barrel sauna on the Maharees tombolo with Mount Brandon views; weekdays 4-9pm, weekends 12-6pm; book online, IG @brandonbaysauna

Swim: Lough Naparka (2 km)

Fenit pier · Sauna by the sea at Fenit with on-site showers; half-hour and hour slots

Swim: Fenit (right there)

Ballinskelligs Beach, Dungeagan · Seaside sauna behind Cable O'Leary's with steps to the beach; social EUR10/30min or EUR20/60min, private (8) EUR60/EUR120

Swim: Baile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs) (right there)

Derrynane Beach, Caherdaniel · Beach sauna near Derrynane House; 8 per session, private slots; seasonal May-Aug weekends plus summer weekday evenings; over-16s; kingdomsauna.as.me

Swim: Doire Fhíonáin (Derrynane) (1 km)

Rossbeigh Beach, Glenbeigh · Beach sauna at Rossbeigh Strand (Three Rock Books Wild Atlantic Way listing)

Swim: Rossbeigh, White Strand (right there)

Cromane, Iveragh Peninsula · Wood-fired mobile sauna with panoramic sunset window based at Cromane; plants a native tree per session; also private hire

Swim: Lough Yganavan (right there)

Cuas Crom Beach, Cahersiveen (also St Finian's Bay, Ballinskelligs) · Wood-fired box and barrel saunas rotating between three Iveragh beaches in the Dark Sky Reserve; social or private, stargazing sessions; bookwhen.com/skelligsauna

Swim: White Strand, Caherciveen (right there)

Ventry Bay Beach (Ceann Tra), Dingle · Very hot (110C+) wood-fired sauna with sauna master Tom on Ventry beach; communal sessions

Swim: Fionntrá (Ventry) (right there)

Coornagillagh Beach, Tuosist, Kenmare Bay · Beach sauna beside Coorna Cafe on Kenmare Bay

Swim: Knockatee Lake (right there)

Lough Allen Adventure Centre, Ballinaglera · Outdoor sauna at a lakeside watersports centre on Lough Allen

Swim: Lough Allen (right there)

Glin Pier (also Kilteery Pier), Shannon Estuary · Mobile sauna alternating between Glin and Kilteery piers with hours set around tide times; Wunderbook booking

Swim: Derrygeeha Lough (9 km)

Benone Strand, Magilligan · Authentic Finnish wood-burning sauna on Benone beach, Causeway Coast; up to 6 people, 1-2 hour sessions with sea dips; bookasession.org/hotbox

Swim: Stroove (8 km)

Portstewart Strand (National Trust) · Wood-fired sauna on Portstewart Strand with changing rooms and outdoor shower; Fri-Sun 9am-6:30pm; BSS-approved, National Trust partner

Swim: Stroove (14 km)

Carlingford Marina, Carlingford Lough · Hot Box sauna with two cold plunge barrels, cold jacuzzi and outdoor showers at Carlingford Marina

Swim: Lough Anmore (8 km)

Carrowniskey Beach, BigStyle Atlantic Lodge, Louisburgh · Wood-fired sauna, hot tub and cold plunge at a surf lodge by Carrowniskey beach; 50-min sessions EUR25, private EUR170 (up to 10); weekend and summer evening hours

Swim: Cross Lough (right there)

Dugort Blue Flag Beach, Achill Island · Sabhna's second Achill beach sauna; 60-min shared or private sessions

Swim: Dugort Beach, Achill Island (right there)

Keel Beach, Achill Island · Finnish-style beachfront sauna (80-100C) with ocean dips; 60-min shared EUR15-25, private EUR110-150; WhatsApp booking

Swim: Keel Beach, Achill Island (right there)

Belmullet, Erris · Sona Sauna's Mayo location listed in the Wild Atlantic Way sauna guide

Swim: Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area (right there)

Old Head Beach, Louisburgh · Six-person wood-burning sauna with sea views at Old Head beach, opened 2022; Mon-Fri 5-10pm, weekends 8:30am-5:30pm; IG @wildatlanticsauna

Swim: Old Head Beach, Louisburgh (right there)

Kilcummin Pier, Killala Bay · West Coast Sauna Co.'s Mayo pier site; 45-min or 1-hour wood-fired sessions

Swim: Ross Beach, Killala (6 km)

Cavetown Lough, near Croghan · Lakeside sauna with easy lake-swim access; Bookwhen

Swim: Lisdaly Lough (right there)

Mullaghmore Pier · Mobile sauna on Mullaghmore pier (moves to Bishop's Pool in summer); winter membership club; owners Megan Gayda and Cillian Ryan; IG @blazeitsauna

Swim: Mullaghmore Beach (right there)

Dunmoran Strand, Skreen · Beachside sauna 35km west of Sligo town with ocean views; Wed 11am-8pm, Thu-Fri 4-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm; Irish-language sessions Sundays; moonlit and candlelit events

Swim: Dunmoran Beach (right there)

Deadman's Point, Rosses Point · Hot Box sauna and cold plunge at Deadman's Point swimming spot; 450+ reviews; book online

Swim: Rosses Point Beach (right there)

Enniscrone Pier, Cliff Road · Wood-fired sauna on Enniscrone pier with Atlantic views; 45-min or 1-hour sessions, private hire

Swim: Enniscrone Beach (right there)

Streedagh Beach, Grange · Six-person wood-fired sauna on wheels at a quiet end of Streedagh with Benbulben views; 50-min sessions on the hour; private hire

Swim: Streedagh Beach (right there)

Youghal Quay, Lough Derg · Two small barrel saunas steps from Lough Derg at Youghal Quay; evening sessions in the dark with rope lighting

Swim: Annagh Lough (1 km)

Dunabrattin Pier, Boatstrand · Scandinavian mobile sauna (100C+) with ice plunge barrels on Boatstrand pier; hot/cold, mobility and HIIT packages

Swim: Boatstrand (right there)

Clonea Lower Beach, Dungarvan · Family-run mobile sauna; EUR10 per 30-min session; Fri 3-9pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-5pm, Mon 5-9pm; also hires for events

Swim: Clonea Beach (right there)

Lawlors Beach, Dunmore East · Hot Pod mobile sauna at Lawlors Beach; EUR10 per 30 min; Sat-Sun 8:30am-3pm

Swim: Dunmore Strand, Dunmore East (right there)

Kilmurrin Cove, Copper Coast · Hot Pod mobile sauna at Kilmurrin Cove; EUR10 per 30 min; Sat-Sun 9am-3pm

Swim: Boatstrand (right there)

Guillamene / Newtown Cove, Tramore · Fourth rotating Hot Pod site at the Guillamene swimming cove; slots released 3-4 weeks ahead

Swim: Newtown Cove (right there)

Ballyscanlan Lough (lower lake), Ballyscanlon Wellness Retreats · Lakeside sauna at Ballyscanlon Wellness Retreats near Tramore

Swim: Ballyscanlan Lake (right there)

Tudenham Shore, Lough Ennell, Mullingar · Finnish wood-fired sauna on the lake shore; communal 45-min for up to 7, private up to 10; thesaunasocietybooking.as.me

Swim: Lilliput, Lough Ennell (4 km)

Rosslare Strand · Wood-fired sauna on Rosslare Strand with direct sea access; 55-min sessions EUR16.95, 12 people, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm

Swim: Rosslare Strand (right there)

South Beach, Courtown · Beach sauna at Courtown South Beach near Gorey with wellness and social sessions (site realtnamarasaunas.com listed in press)

Swim: Courtown, North Beach (right there)

Kilmore Quay beach · Scandinavian-built sauna on Kilmore Quay beach; private sauna fits 7; bookings open up to 2 months ahead

Swim: Kilmore Quay Small Beach (right there)

Carne Beach · Beach sauna with cafe at Carne; sauna, sea swim and coffee; bookable privately

Swim: Carne (right there)

Baginbun Beach, Fethard-on-Sea · Ecological outdoor sauna (70-110C) above Baginbun Beach; drop-in seats or private group rental

Swim: Baginbun (right there)

Ballinesker Beach, Curracloe · Converted horsebox wood-fired sauna (~110C) at the Ballinesker beach entrance; sea plunge; booking via buk.ie/twr

Swim: Ballinesker (right there)

Rise at The Cove, Marine Road, Greystones · Two Finnish-style wood-burning saunas with cold waterfall showers beside Greystones cove; book online

Swim: The Cove Greystones (right there)

Bray seafront · Rooftop sauna with heated plunge on Bray seafront; 45-min sessions from EUR17.95, walk-ins subject to availability

Swim: Bray South Promenade (right there)

The Boatyard, Beach Road, Greystones · Wood-fired barrel sauna with plunge tubs at Greystones harbour boatyard; around EUR12 per 45-min session, EUR100 private (up to 9)

Swim: The Cove Greystones (right there)

Wicklow Harbour, Wicklow town · Harbourside sauna with two cold showers and filtered drinking water; family-run

Swim: Wicklow Harbour bathing area (right there)