Banna Strand

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Banna Strand, also known as Banna Beach, is an Atlantic Ocean beach extending from Ballyheigue Beach at the Blackrock in the North to Barrow Beach at its southern edge, located in County Kerry. It is located 12 km (7 mi) north west of Tralee. It features sand dunes along its entire length which rise up to 12 metres (40 ft). The mountains of the Dingle Peninsula can be seen on the horizon when looking out to sea. Thousands of residents from Tralee make a trip to Banna Strand on the warmest summer days.

Historically, Banna Strand is associated with Roger Casement who was captured on April 21, 1916, while attempting to land arms for Irish Republicans from the German vessel the Aud.

Horizon Radio, a Kerry radio station from the 1980s, was located in Banna. Banna Beach Hotel was located nearby until it closed in 2002 and was replaced by the Banna Beach Leisure centre. In the 1990s the car parking area was moved to the beach from behind the dunes.