Tramore Bay and "Backstrand", Co. Waterford, Ireland

Tramore, meaning "great strand", is a seaside village in Co. Waterford. With humble origins as a small fishing village, the area saw rapid development upon the arrival of the railway from Waterford in 1853. Initially the town flourished as a tourist destination, attracting visitors from as far away as Dublin in summer and from closer to home all year round. As the population grew steadily in the latter part of the 20th century, Tramore became a satellite and dormitory town of Waterford, situated 8 miles to the north. Today the town is a popular destination for surfing and other water sports due to its large, sheltered bay and provision of accommodation and amenities.

Tramore is situated at the north west corner of the 3 mile long Tramore Bay on a hill that slopes down to the strand or sand spit that divides the bay. Behind the spit lies the tidal lagoon known as the "Backstrand".

Date: 1st February 2020

Location: view from the road to Brownstown Head, Co. Wexford, Ireland