Definitely one of the most scenic places in Ireland, the Dingle Peninsula is sure to take you in with its dramatic coast and brilliant green hills, making you fall in love with country, if you’re not already.
Why should you explore the beauty of Dingle? With some of the best views of green rolling hill, contrasted by blue-grey waters, the Dingle Peninsula has become a tourist favourite!
Take a drive around the scenic peninsula, specially on the roads that line the coast, including Slea Head Drive for some of the most breathtaking views of the sea!
Hike up Mt. Brandon, one of the highest points in the surrounding areas and experience some of the most incredible scenarios that the country has to offer. And on a clear day, you can even see the Atlantic Ocean in all its glory!
Inch beach, with its golden sands, is one of the most scenic spots in all of Ireland. Stretching for miles, there are frequent buses that will take you to this beautiful beach.
Don’t forget the Great Blasket Island, the western most point in Europe, a narrow stretch of rock expending into the sea. They are an easy ferry ride from Dingle’s marina.
Continue to take in the beauty and explore the seas by going dolphin-gazing. Go visit Fungie, Ireland’s most famous dolphin, which has been swimming with boats since the 80s!
The last thing you should do when exploring the Dingle Peninsula is try the local foods as the true beauty of the county seeps into the cuisine, with wonderfully flavoursome fares to sample!
And when should you explore this verdant area? Your best bet for warm and dry weather here is between May and September.
Getting There
The nearest international airport to the Dingle Peninsula is the Shannon Airport, with a fairly regular bus service to take you back and forth. So, when are you setting off to explore Dingle?