A wild, crescent-shaped cove on the Skellig Ring where Atlantic swells roll in beneath the silhouette of Skellig Michael — raw, unspoilt, and utterly captivating.
St. Finian's Bay has a reputation for powerful surf and strong rip tides — it's one of Kerry's wildest spots, best suited to experienced surfers. The small, unspoilt beach offers challenging waves with the Skellig Islands as a dramatic backdrop.
Just 300 metres from the beach, this family-run, open-plan chocolate factory offers free tastings — no booking needed. Watch chocolate being made, pick up gifts, and enjoy a coffee in the café. Open daily 10am–5pm.
The pier at St. Finian's Bay serves as a launch point for divers heading out to explore the exceptional underwater cliffs and marine life around the Skellig Rocks. Local dive boats operate from here.
The bay is flanked by green headlands sloping to the sea, with Puffin Island close offshore and the Skellig Rocks and Lemon Rock on the horizon. Sunrise and sunset produce especially dramatic light over the Atlantic.
Nearby you'll find Tobar Fionáin (St. Finian's Holy Well), associated with the 10th-century saint who travelled between Skellig Michael and Keel. The Glen Church ruin and old cemetery are also within walking distance.
Just 4 km east, the Kerry Cliffs offer some of Ireland's most spectacular coastal viewpoints — sheer drops into the Atlantic with unobstructed views towards the Skellig Islands.
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