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The Dingle Peninsula has a number of different towns and villages, each with their own personality and ambience. From fishing villages to market towns to seaside resorts, there is so much to explore!

 


Dingle Peninsula

Ballydavid, Feothanagh and MurreaghPart of the Irish-speaking Gaeltacht, an area of cliff top walks and mountains including a picturesque fishing village on the western end of the peninsula.

Castlegregory and the MahareesA large village located on the north side of the peninsula. The Maharees Peninsula, to the north of the village, is famous for it sandy beaches and clean water.

BallyferriterA large village at the centre of the Gaeltacht or Irish-speaking district. Situated between a ridge of jagged peaks to the north, Smerwick Harbour to the east and the Atlantic to the west.

VentryA large seaside village with safe bathing beaches.

Lispole and MinardA quiet area of sandy bays and hills.

Annascaul and InchA classic roadside village 12 miles/19 kilometres east of Dingle, in an area noted for its hillwalking and lake, and mountains. The birth place of Antarctic explorer Tom Crean. Inch has a seaside village with a long sandy beach.

DingleThe only town in the peninsula. A fishing port, with its streets leading down to the sea, it is famous for its pubs, restaurants and entertainment.

DunquinThe most westerly point in Ireland, overlooking the Blasket Islands. Often referred to as "the next parish to America" it is renowned for its scenery and its surviving Gaelic culture.

Brandon and CloghaneA quiet, beautifully located area between Mount Brandon and the sea. The two villages are set in a semicircle of mountain peaks and overlook Brandon Bay.

CampThis village, next to sandy beaches and mountains, is convenient for all parts of the peninsula and the county town of Tralee.

BlasketsThe most Westerly part of Europe - these stunning Islands are a must visit

There are so many things to see, to do, to explore, to experience on the Dingle Peninsula . . . from almost 2,000 archaeological sites, to more walking than you could fit into a year, to Fungie, a bottlenose dolphin who's been living at the mouth of Dingle Harbour since 1984, to a day spent on the Blasket Islands.

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