Atlantic Cove Sauna
Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry
Wood-firedOn the beachSea view
Find a sauna by the sea.
219 sea, lake and wood-fired saunas around Ireland, and where to cool off after.
By the sea (110)Lakes and rivers (35)With a cold plunge (130)Wood-fired (118)
Saunas by county
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On the Atlantic coast
One shoreline sauna from each county on the west coast, from Kerry up to Donegal.
Celtic Sauna Spanish Point
Spanish Point, Co. Clare
Wood-firedOn the beachSea view
Cipín Saunas
Inis Mór, Co. Galway
Wood-firedCold plungeSea view
Big Dipper
Louisburgh, Co. Mayo
Wood-firedCold plungeSea view
Blaze It Sauna
Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo
Sea viewBarrel saunaMobile sauna
Arranmore Seaside Sauna
Arranmore, Co. Donegal
On the beachSea view
Never been?
There's not much to it, and nobody minds if it's your first time.
Ten minutes in the heat. A minute or two in the sea. Five minutes wrapped in a towel, doing nothing at all. Then once more.
Guides
All guides
- Your first saunaFirst time at an outdoor or sea sauna in Ireland? What to wear, what to bring, how a session works and the etiquette nobody tells you.
- Sauna & ice bath routineHow to combine a sauna with an ice bath or cold plunge: round length, plunge time, how many rounds, and how to finish, plus who should skip it.
- Sauna benefitsWhat regular sauna use is linked to (sleep, mood, recovery, heart health), what's overstated, and who should check with a GP first.
- Sea sauna safetyHow to combine a sea sauna with a swim safely in Ireland: cold water shock, tides, currents, what to bring and when to stay out of the water.
- Buying an outdoor saunaWhat a home outdoor or barrel sauna costs in Ireland, wood-fired vs electric heaters, where to put it, planning questions and how it copes with Irish weather.
- Buying a home ice bathInflatable tubs, chillers or a chest freezer conversion? What home ice baths cost in Ireland, how cold they get, electrical safety and keeping the water clean.
Good to know
How many saunas are there in Ireland?
We list 219 public saunas and ice bath venues across the island, in 31 of the 32 counties. Dublin and Cork have the most, then Kerry, Wicklow and Galway. New ones open every month, so if you know one we're missing you can add it.
What is a sea sauna?
A sauna on or right beside the shore, so you can cool down in the sea between rounds. In Ireland they're usually small timber or barrel saunas, often wood-fired, set up on a beach, pier or harbour wall and booked by the session.
How much does a sauna session cost in Ireland?
Shared sessions at outdoor and sea saunas usually cost somewhere around €15 to €30 each. Private hire for a group costs more. Prices change by venue and time of day, so check the venue's own booking page.
Do I need to book a sauna in advance?
Usually, yes. Most outdoor saunas are small and run booked sessions, and weekend mornings fill up first. Some take walk-ins when there's room, but booking ahead is safer.
Where can I do a sauna and an ice bath in Ireland?
130 of the venues we list have a cold plunge, ice bath or sea swim right beside the sauna. The ice baths page lists them by county.
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