Sightseeing
A trip to The Blasket Island is a must do when staying in Dunquin!
Ferry trips are weather dependent and run from April to the end of Sept.
The ferry departs from Dunquin pier. The pier is a 10min walk from the apartment and the ferry journey is approximately 30min each way.
You can hike on the island, relax on the beach watching the many seals or go on a walk through the ruins of the island village.
The island has been unhabited since 1953/54.
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Dunquin -Blasket Island Ferries
Cé Dhún ChaoinA trip to The Blasket Island is a must do when staying in Dunquin!
Ferry trips are weather dependent and run from April to the end of Sept.
The ferry departs from Dunquin pier. The pier is a 10min walk from the apartment and the ferry journey is approximately 30min each way.
You can hike on the island, relax on the beach watching the many seals or go on a walk through the ruins of the island village.
The island has been unhabited since 1953/54.
The Blasket Centre is a heritage centre in Dunquin telling the story of The Great Blasket Island. Its well worth a visit.
There is a restaurant serving food from 11am - 4pm.
The heritage centre is open from March - November.
Walking distance from the apartment.
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The Blasket Centre / Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhóir
The Blasket Centre is a heritage centre in Dunquin telling the story of The Great Blasket Island. Its well worth a visit.
There is a restaurant serving food from 11am - 4pm.
The heritage centre is open from March - November.
Walking distance from the apartment.
A beautiful viewing platform overlooking all The Blasket Islands.
A perfect sunset spot!
Based at The Blasket Island heritage centre.
Walking distance from the apartment.
The Blasket Centre Viewing Platform
A beautiful viewing platform overlooking all The Blasket Islands.
A perfect sunset spot!
Based at The Blasket Island heritage centre.
Walking distance from the apartment.
The Slea Head Drive is a magnificent route that starts and finishes in Dingle town.
Breathtaking views of the mountains and coast of West Kerry.
46km.
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Slea Head Drive
Slea Head DriveThe Slea Head Drive is a magnificent route that starts and finishes in Dingle town.
Breathtaking views of the mountains and coast of West Kerry.
46km.
Ventry beach is a blue flag 2.5km sheltered beach safe for swimming.
Its a 5km drive from the apartment.
Ventry Bay Beach
Ventry beach is a blue flag 2.5km sheltered beach safe for swimming.
Its a 5km drive from the apartment.
Com Dhineoil Beach is the closest (3km) beach to the apartment, at the western tip of the Dingle Peninsula. Great for surfing, not suitable for swimming
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Bajja ta 'Coumeenoole
Com Dhineoil Beach is the closest (3km) beach to the apartment, at the western tip of the Dingle Peninsula. Great for surfing, not suitable for swimming
Food Scene
The Dingle Distillery is a new facility on the edge of Dingle town, which offers tours and tasting experiences. Famous for award-winning gin, vodka and whiskey.
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Dingle Distillery
The Dingle Distillery is a new facility on the edge of Dingle town, which offers tours and tasting experiences. Famous for award-winning gin, vodka and whiskey.
Krugers Pub is the most westerly pub in Europe.
Its a 500 metre walk from the apartment!
Serving great drinks all day and food from 12pm - 8pm.
Krugers Bar
Krugers Pub is the most westerly pub in Europe.
Its a 500 metre walk from the apartment!
Serving great drinks all day and food from 12pm - 8pm.
Cothú restaurant based in the Blasket Island Heritage centre. Serving food from 11am - 4pm March -November
Walking distance from the apartment.
Cothú Restaurant
Cothú restaurant based in the Blasket Island Heritage centre. Serving food from 11am - 4pm March -November
Walking distance from the apartment.
Out of the blue is a sensational seafood restaurant in Dingle.
Booking is advised!
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Out of the Blue
Strand StreetOut of the blue is a sensational seafood restaurant in Dingle.
Booking is advised!
Ashes seafood restaurant and bar is a great spot for both lunch and dinner. Serving the freshest local seafood!
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Ashes Bar/Restaurant & Accommodation
Main StreetAshes seafood restaurant and bar is a great spot for both lunch and dinner. Serving the freshest local seafood!
The Fish Box is an award winning fish and chip shop in Dingle. Generous portion sizes of fresh seafood caught with the families trawler.
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The Fish Box / Flannery's Seafood Bar
Green StreetThe Fish Box is an award winning fish and chip shop in Dingle. Generous portion sizes of fresh seafood caught with the families trawler.
Solas Tapas and Wine bar is on Stand street in the centre of Dingle town. Serving tapas style small plates using local produce.
Booking advised.
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Solas Tapas & Wine
Unit 1 Strand StSolas Tapas and Wine bar is on Stand street in the centre of Dingle town. Serving tapas style small plates using local produce.
Booking advised.
Land to Sea
John StreetLand to Sea is on Main street in Dingle town. Serving modern Irish cuisine.
Outdoor Activities.
Irish Adventures are based in Dingle town. You can avail of sea kayaking trips, paddle boarding and rock climbing.
Booking is advised.
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Irish Adventures
Irish Adventures are based in Dingle town. You can avail of sea kayaking trips, paddle boarding and rock climbing.
Booking is advised.
Dingle sea safari are based in Dingle and provide boat trips around the coast and Blasket Islands.
Booking advised.
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Dingle Sea Safari
Strand StreetDingle sea safari are based in Dingle and provide boat trips around the coast and Blasket Islands.
Booking advised.
If you need to rent a bike Paddy's Bike shop have all your needs covered!
We recommend a cycle around the Slea Head Drive!
Paddy's bike shop
Dykegate StreetIf you need to rent a bike Paddy's Bike shop have all your needs covered!
We recommend a cycle around the Slea Head Drive!
Dingle bikes have a range ofpush and electric bikes to hire. You can get your bikes delivered to your accommodation.
A cycle around Slea Head is a great day!
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Dingle Electric Bike Experience
Main StreetDingle bikes have a range ofpush and electric bikes to hire. You can get your bikes delivered to your accommodation.
A cycle around Slea Head is a great day!
A ferry trip to The Blasket Islands is a fantastic day out and one you will never forget.
Ferry departs Dunquin pier every hour from 10.30am - 5pm April - end of Sept.
Booking advised.
Weather dependent.
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Dunquin -Blasket Island Ferries
Cé Dhún ChaoinA ferry trip to The Blasket Islands is a fantastic day out and one you will never forget.
Ferry departs Dunquin pier every hour from 10.30am - 5pm April - end of Sept.
Booking advised.
Weather dependent.
Dingle Ocean world is a very impressive aquarium in Dingle town.
Well worth a visit for young and old!
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Dingle Oceanworld
The WoodDingle Ocean world is a very impressive aquarium in Dingle town.
Well worth a visit for young and old!
Mountains.
Ireland's 2nd highest mountain (950m) is only a short 20min drive North of the apartment.
It's not too difficult and the views are amazing!
Ireland's 2nd highest mountain (950m) is only a short 20min drive north from the apartment.
It's not too difficult and the views are amazing!
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Brandon Mountain
Ireland's 2nd highest mountain (950m) is only a short 20min drive north from the apartment.
It's not too difficult and the views are amazing!
Ireland's highest mountain Corrán Tuathail (1038m) is in the McGillycuddy Reeks near Killarney.
Its a 1.5 hour drive towards Killorglin from the apartment.
A good level of fitness is required. It takes 4-5 hours depending on the route you take.
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Carrantoohil
Ireland's highest mountain Corrán Tuathail (1038m) is in the McGillycuddy Reeks near Killarney.
Its a 1.5 hour drive towards Killorglin from the apartment.
A good level of fitness is required. It takes 4-5 hours depending on the route you take.
Cruach Mhárthain is an easy hike. You can start directly at the apartment and it takes about 1.5hr to the peak. From the top of the mountain you get to see 360° views of the Dingle Peninsula.
(403m).
Croaghmarhin
Cruach Mhárthain is an easy hike. You can start directly at the apartment and it takes about 1.5hr to the peak. From the top of the mountain you get to see 360° views of the Dingle Peninsula.
(403m).
Mount Eagle is a longer hike. (516m).
You can do this from the apartment or from the car park at Com Dhineoil/Coumeenole beach.
Allow plenty of time for this one as its 10kms round trip from the apartment.
Mount Eagle
Mount Eagle is a longer hike. (516m).
You can do this from the apartment or from the car park at Com Dhineoil/Coumeenole beach.
Allow plenty of time for this one as its 10kms round trip from the apartment.
Ireland's highest mountain (1038), is in the McGillycuddy Reeks near Killarney. Its a 1.5hr drive from the apartment towards Killorglin.
A good level of fitness is required as it is 12kms round route and takes around 4-5hours.
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Carrantoohil
Ireland's highest mountain (1038), is in the McGillycuddy Reeks near Killarney. Its a 1.5hr drive from the apartment towards Killorglin.
A good level of fitness is required as it is 12kms round route and takes around 4-5hours.
Music Pubs
Nelligans pub on main street Dingle is a great spot for Irish traditional music and spontaneous open sessions!
Neligan’s Bar
Main StreetNelligans pub on main street Dingle is a great spot for Irish traditional music and spontaneous open sessions!
The Dingle Pub on Main Street Dingle is famous for its live traditional music.
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The Dingle Pub
Main StreetThe Dingle Pub on Main Street Dingle is famous for its live traditional music.
The Courthouse Pub onThe Mall Dingle is another great place to go to listen to some live trad music!
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O'Sullivan's Courthouse Pub
The MallThe Courthouse Pub onThe Mall Dingle is another great place to go to listen to some live trad music!
An Droichead Beag is a large pub in Dingle on the corner of Main street and Spa road. They have live trad music daily.
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An Droichead Beag
Spa RoadAn Droichead Beag is a large pub in Dingle on the corner of Main street and Spa road. They have live trad music daily.
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Local bus service
The local link is a bus service that operates a few times each day. You can get the bus from Dunquin to Dingle for only a couple of euro each way. The bus stops at Krugers pub just a few minutes walk from the apartment.