The Dingle Peninsula is delighted to have been chosen to showcase 2 global entertainment phenomena, Star Wars and Top Gear during 2016. Once cited as 'the most beautiful place on earth' by the National Geographic; it was voted among the top 100 destinations in the world by Trip Advisor; and CNN recently recommended it as a very favourable winter destination. It is also listed as one of the top 10 places to be on New Year's Eve and was awarded Foodie Town of Ireland for Dingle in 2014. All of these accolades refer to Ireland’s stunningly beautiful Dingle Peninsula. Our highlights include:
• Our stunning scenery and natural beauty – beaches, cliffs, mountain passes, hidden lakes, bays and the Wild Atlantic Ocean
• Our Slea Head Drive and archipelago of islands – The Blasket Islands with its rich literary legacy
• 2 Mountain Ranges including Mount Brandon, Ireland’s second highest mountain and connection to St. Brendan, the Navigator
• the friendliness of our families, friends, neighbours and communities
• Our range of activities and attractions for adventurers, leisure seekers, “culturally curious” and families alike
• Our Gaeltacht (Irish language speaking) area with a thriving Irish-language community
• Our rich musical tradition with an abundant choice of venues
• Our award winning “Foodie” reputation with an abundance of local artisan producers
• Our host of talented craft persons, artists and photographers
• Our abundance of Festivals and Events both community enhancing and visitor welcoming
• Our Walking Routes for all abilities, particularly our Dingle Way
• Our world class deep sea and shore angling, diving and sailing grounds
• Brandon Bay and Inch for world class windsurfing and surfing – all year round
• Over 2,000 archaeological sites
