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Silver Strand, Wicklow

📍 Silver Strand, off the R750 coast road south of Wicklow town, Co. Wicklow, Wicklow, Ireland

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Scene breakdown

  1. Smugglers' island shore

    2002 Major spoilers

    After his escape, Edmond washes up on the beach and runs into a band of smugglers.

    Edmond Dantès Jacopo

    Spoilers for The Count of Monte Cristo are hidden — tap to reveal, or change it under Spoilers in the menu.

Real-world history

A sheltered sandy cove under low cliffs with small caves, reached through a family-run caravan park. It has been used by many film and TV productions.

Logistics & accessibility

Admission: Access is through the private caravan park, which charges a per-car fee for entry and parking in season; check current arrangements. Steep steps lead down to the beach.

Parking & accessibility: In the caravan park, included in the entry fee.

Best time to visit: Low tide on a calm summer day.

What else to see here

  • Killruddery House and Gardens

    Mondego's home in the film.

    Country house

    35 min drive