Strandhill or Larass is a village and townland

Townland

A townland or bally is a small geographical division of land used in Ireland. The townland system is of Gaelic origin—most townlands are believed to pre-date the Norman invasion and most have names derived from the Irish language...

 in County Sligo, Ireland

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Location

Strandhill is situated at the western base of Knocknarea

Knocknarea

Knocknarea is a large hill west of Sligo town in County Sligo, Republic of Ireland.The high limestone hill is visually striking, as it is monolithic in appearance and stands in a prominent position on the Cúil Irra peninsula between the bays of Sligo and Ballysadare. At the summit is a large...

 on the Cúil Irra peninsula, and is Atlantic

Atlantic Ocean

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 facing. Although the main part of the village lies within the townland of Larass/Strandhill, it also extends into the townlands of Killaspugbrone and Carrowbunnaun. The area is well known for surfing.

Area

Strandhill's surrounding areas include the mountain of Knocknarea, Coney Island, and Cullenamore beach.

Amenities

Amenities at Strandhill includes an 18 hole golf course, caravan park, pubs, restaurants and a Seaweed bath house. It is also the site of Sligo Airport

Sligo Airport

Sligo Airport is located in Strandhill, County Sligo, west of Sligo in Ireland. The airport is a small regional airport and has no scheduled routes.-Introduction:...

. The Warriors Run held annually takes participants from the beach front in Strandhill around and then up the nearby Knocknarea

Knocknarea

Knocknarea is a large hill west of Sligo town in County Sligo, Republic of Ireland.The high limestone hill is visually striking, as it is monolithic in appearance and stands in a prominent position on the Cúil Irra peninsula between the bays of Sligo and Ballysadare. At the summit is a large...

, to the cairn at the top, and back again.

Strandhill has a number of different types of accommodation in the area. It has two hostels, the Ocean Wave Lodge and The Dunes Tavern. There is also a Four Star Guest Hotel called the Strandhill Lodge and Suites

Surfing

Strandhill is a vast beach break capable of holding huge waves in the right conditions. Surfing is usually best when the tide is on the push in from mid to high tide. At low tide only a big swell will provide a decent wave, whilst at high tide the waves tend to rebound off the promenade, reducing the power and form closer to shore. This rebound effect at high tide can also make for unusual currents or rips with large erratic barrelling waves that slam against the rocks.