Dingle Peninsula

Why the Dingle Peninsula is special
Dingle Peninsula in Ireland has stunning landscapes and seascapes similar to celebrated ones in the nearby Ring of Kerry, but it is significantly less touristy, populated, and developed. It is also truer to its heritage. For example, the Irish language (Gaelic) is still spoken in most areas.

Dingle Peninsula tips and insights
Top man-made Dingle Peninsula attractions include

• Gallarus Oratory
  This small, 1200-year-old stone church is shaped like an inverted ship.
  
• Basklet center
  It illustrates the historical, linguistic, and cultural heritage of the nearby Basklet Islands, which were abandoned in 1953 due to livelihood hardship.
  
• Archaelogical ruins
  Dingle Peninsula is dotted with them, including beehive-shaped stone huts.

High viewpoints
Climb Mount Bradon or drive through Connor's Pass for sweeping, distant vistas.

Interesting tidbit
There are 500,000 sheep and 10,000 human residents. That's a ratio of 50 to 1.

Geography
Dingle Peninsula boasts the most westerly point of Europe.

Dingle Peninsula driving tips

• Buy a dual-language map
  The signpost on roads often bear Irish names without English translations
  
• Most scenic drive
  It's the loop out of Dingle Town that passes through seaside Ventry, Slea Head, and Dunguin.

Dingle Peninsula is a hiker's heaven
There is a variety of exciting mountain, countryside, and coastal trails.

Location in Ireland