Dingle Peninsula
Ireland's westernmost peninsula of ancient ruins, wild beaches, and traditional pubs.
The Dingle Peninsula is Ireland's westernmost point, a finger of land extending into the Atlantic where Europe ends and America begins, blessed with ancient beehive huts, dramatic coastal scenery, a thriving Irish-language culture, and what many consider the country's finest traditional music scene.
Highlights
- Slea Head Drive coastal loop
- Europe's most westerly point at Dunmore Head
- Ancient beehive huts and early Christian sites
- Inch Beach's three-mile golden strand
- Dingle town's legendary traditional music pubs
- Fungie's legacy and dolphin watching
- Irish-speaking Gaeltacht culture
Best Time to Visit
May through September for best weather. July-August busiest with warmest temperatures. June and September offer good conditions with fewer crowds. Winter is atmospheric but wet.
Language: English, Irish (Gaelic) · Currency: Euro (EUR, €)