Dingle Peninsula

The Dingle Peninsula is blessed with never ending sandy beaches and dune formations both to the north (near Castlegregory) and to the south (near Inch).

In the far west of the peninsula, the Wild Atlantic Way winds over Conor Pass, Ireland's highest pass road, to Dingle Town. For some, the drive across the pass is a real adventure, as the road is narrowed in many places by overhanging rocks and you have to cope with oncoming traffic.

Once you have made it to Dingle Town, the next adventure awaits with the Slea Head Drive. The route leads right into the heart of the Irish-speaking Gaeltacht region and through possibly the most beautiful area in Ireland. The narrow road winds its way westwards along a steeply sloping coastline. Just off the coast are the Blasket Islands, the largest of which, An Blascaod Mór, can be reached from Dunquin. Once you have circumnavigated Slea Head, Mount Brandon, Ireland's second highest mountain, rises into the sky in the centre of the countryside in the immediate proximity of the Atlantic. A multitude of Celtic and early Christian monuments, such as Ogham stones, beehive huts and ecclesiastical buildings such as the Gallarus Oratory or the monastery site of Reask, prove that people have lived in this beautiful region since prehistoric times.

The signature discovery point of this section is Blasket Sound, the westernmost tip of the Dingle Peninsula and undoubtedly one of the most picturesque areas in Ireland. It offers unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Blasket Islands, Dunmore Head and Carrignaparka Beach. This area is a paradise for those seeking tranquillity and beauty in its most pristine form.