Dingle Peninsula: Where Ireland’s Rolling Hills Meet the Sea
Located on the west coast of Ireland in County Kerry is the beautiful & dynamic Dingle Peninsula. If you are feeling adventurous and are open to driving on left side of the road, I suggest renting a car to explore Ireland which will provide countless views of castle ruins, sheep and lush green countryside. Arriving to the city of Dingle is an easy 2 hour drive on the N22 from Cork or a 4 hour drive along the M7 & M20 from Dublin. If flying in & out of a smaller airport is more your style, Shannon Airport (the world’s first duty-free airport) is around 2.5 hours from Dingle.
While the city of Dingle is very charming, exploring the perimeter of the peninsula is a must to experience the breathtaking scenery. If arriving from the south, be sure to build in time for a detour to Killarney. Visit the beautiful Ross Castle which was built in the fifteenth century and sits on the shores of Ross Bay. On the southern coast of the Dingle Peninsula, Inch Beach is a tranquil location to enjoy the mountains abutting the sea. You can even drive your car directly on the beach making it a perfect picnic spot. Looking for a unique experience to connect with nature? Book a horseback riding tour which will take you across the rolling hills and beaches of Dingle.
The city of Dingle has Irish charm to boot. As it is a fishing village, you will find plenty of fresh seafood options as well as many cozy restaurants serving up Irish staples like lamb stew. Dip into Murphy’s for a scoop of ice cream made with all local ingredients (even the sea salt is from the Dingle Bay). Dingle is also known for traditional Irish music so be sure to stop into a pub for a performance while enjoying a pint of Guiness or a local Irish whiskey. If you’d like to learn how Irish whiskey is made, Dingle Distillery offers tours and tastings of whiskey, gin & vodka.
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