The Dingle Peninsula
The Dingle Peninsula was described in The National Geographic Traveler as “the most beautiful place on earth”.
Bounded on three sides by the sea, it enjoys a slightly milder clmate than the neighbouring mainland causing many plants to flourish exceptionally well.
The peninsula combines in its landscape the rugged coastal scenery of rocky outcrops and cliffs with the soft shapes of hills and mountains, skirted by green lowlands and long stretches of sandy beaches.
The countryside is dotted with a quite extraordinary concentration of archealogical sites and ruined castles. The largest town on the peninsula is Dingle (An Daingean in Irish) which has an active fishing fleet and is a popular tourist destination due to its many small craft and art shops displaying the work of local artists. There is also a superb aquarium on the Dingle seafront.
Not to be missed is the drive over the Connor Pass – Ireland’s highest public road – with stunning views of both sides of the peninsula.
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Dingle harbour at sunset.
The local area is reknowned for its breathtaking scenery. This is Carrignaparka Beach at the end of the Dingle Peninsula.
Slea Head at the end of the peninsula