Holiday homes & rentals in Dingle

Magical for many reasons; from luscious seafood and delicious brews, to heartfelt inhabitants and ancient history, Dingle is about as raw a slice of Ireland as you're likely to get. Book a homely holiday cottage or charming seaside apartment to explore this rural Irish town.

Going out in Dingle

As everywhere in Ireland, the pub culture also plays a major role in Dingle. A pub is much more than just a pub. Here you can drink, but also eat a snack and enjoy live music, which is played in almost all pubs. A pub can be reached from every vacation apartment. If you want to experience the Irish soul, the pub is the right place for you.

Thanks to its location directly on the Atlantic Ocean, there are a variety of excellent fish restaurants in Dingle, which prepare the fresh daily catch of the fishermen sometimes traditional, sometimes modern. Particularly well known is the pub "Dick Mack's", a mixture of restaurant, pub and cobbler's workshop.

Dingle's ancient history

Dingle Crystal workshop showcases the finest crystal creations from local craftsmen, and tells the story of this local industry. The owner tells you the history of these beautifully crafted pieces, each uniquely designed and handmade. There are also demonstrations of this rare yet sparkling art.

Dingle Peninsula is crammed with national monuments and historical sites, dating back 5,000 years. Gallarus Oratory is over a thousand years old and still standing, while ancient Beehive Huts can be found all along the coast.

Visit Dingle with children

Dingle's beaches are spectacular, and populated by surf enthusiasts all year round. Castlegregory Beach is a protected launchpad for learning to ride the waves, so smaller surfers can quickly gain confidence.

After some beach time with the little'uns, grab an ice cream at the local legend that is Murphy's ice cream bar. Pink Champagne Sorbet, Honey Cardamom and Chocolate Whiskey are among the available flavours. The coffees here are also the town's finest.

Adventuring away from Dingle

Drive or cycle out to Slea Head, where the scenery is breathtakingly dramatic. You can rent a bike from the superbly named Foxy John's Cycle Store, which is also a pub. The route follows the coast around the peninsula and affords you astounding views.

Another must-see is Conor Pass. Approximately 20 miles from Dingle, it is Ireland's highest mountain pass. Inch Beach's three golden miles are perfect for swimming, walking or basking. The Blasket Islands were abandoned in the 19th century the by their inhabitants, many of whom moved to Springfield, Massachusetts. Today, the story of this fascinating history is spun in the Great Blasket Heritage Centre.

Nature and tradition in Dingle: these are the 5 must-sees

City core

From the vacation apartment, the town center of Dingle is quickly reached. Strolling through the small streets, past colorful house facades and Gaelic signs, you will experience the old Ireland.

Gallarus Oratory

About 6 miles from town lies the Gallarus Oratory chapel, which looks like an upturned boat. It has defied wind and weather for about 1,200 years.

Connor Pass

With a height of 1500 feet, this pass on the Dingle Peninsula is considered the second highest in the country. The top of the pass offers a fantastic panoramic view of the region.

Blasket Islands

The vacation apartment or cottage in Dingle is an ideal starting point for a trip to the Blasket Islands. You can reach the uninhabited group of islands only by fishing boat. On the largest island are the remains of an ancient settlement

Fungie

In 1983, a dolphin suddenly appeared off Dingle and stayed. Since then, "Fungie" is probably the best-known inhabitant of Dingle, and excursions to Fungie are an essential part of the visit program.

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