Towns and Villages on the Dingle Peninsula
Bailte agus Sráidbhailte í gCorca Dhuibhne
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!
 ANNASCAUL ABHAINN AN SCÁIL: A 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. |
 BALLYDAVID & FEOHANAGH BAILE NA NGALL & AN FHEOTHANACH: Part 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. |
 BALLYFERRITER BAILE AN FHEIRTÉARAIGH: A 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. |
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 BRANDON & CLOGHANE CÉ BHREANAINN & AN CLACHÁN: A 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. |
 CAMP AN CAM: This village, next to sandy beaches and mountains, is convenient for all parts of the peninsula and the county town of Tralee. |
 CASTLEGREGORY CAISLEÁN GHRIAIRE: A 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. |
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 CASTLEMAINE CAISLEÁIN NA MAINGE: This village, situated on the River Maine, forms the "gateway" to the peninsula and is also close to Killarney and the Ring of Kerry. |
 DINGLEAN DAINGEAN / DAINGEAN UÍ CHÚISE: The 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. |
 DUNQUIN DÚN CHAOIN: The 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. |
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 LISPOLE / LIOS PÓIL: A quiet area of sandy bays and hills. |
 INCH / AN INSE: A seaside village with a long sandy beach. |
 VENTRY / CEANN TRÁ: A large seaside village with safe bathing beaches. |
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.
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.