Clontarf
Ireland · LeinsterIE
Coastal suburb of Dublin, Ireland
Clontarf is an affluent coastal suburb on the Northside of Dublin in the city's Dublin 3 postal district. Historically, there were two centres of population, one on the coast towards the city, and the fishing village of Clontarf Sheds, further north on the coast at what is now Vernon Avenue. Clontarf has a range of retail businesses in several locations, mainly centred on Vernon Avenue. It adjoins Fairview, Marino, Killester and Raheny. Clontarf is in the jurisdiction of Dublin City Council.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 53.362, -6.208
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Clontarf
Located in Leinster, Ireland, Clontarf is best described as a destination. Expect sports, water sports and nature to fill most of your time. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Clontarf
Sports in Clontarf
(6)Our data lists Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running, Skateboard and Tennis as sports options here. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Clontarf's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Clontarf
(4)Clontarf's water sports entries include Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Paddleboarding. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Clontarf. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Clontarf
(2)Looking for nature? Clontarf has Parks and Walkways. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Clontarf's own activity tags.
Adventure in Clontarf
(1)Adventure lovers get Off Road Trails. All of it is drawn from Clontarf's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Clontarf
(1)Clontarf records Castles under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Clontarf. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Family in Clontarf
(1)Clontarf's family entries include Playgrounds. Everything listed here comes from what Clontarf is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Clontarf
(1)The shopping shortlist for Clontarf: Food. All of it is drawn from Clontarf's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Clontarf
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Leinster first, then drive or cycle into Clontarf. The local time zone is Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Clontarf that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Clontarf known for?
- Clontarf is mainly a destination for sports, water sports and nature, set in Leinster, Ireland.
- What can you do in Clontarf?
- You can plan around Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running, Skateboard and Tennis in Clontarf. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Clontarf?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Clontarf located?
- Administratively, Clontarf sits in Leinster, Ireland — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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