Killarney and the Dingle Peninsula

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Killarney

If you would like a place to stay for a few nights while you explore around the southwest section of Ireland, Killarney is perfectly situated for this purpose.  Killarney provides easy access to both the Dingle Peninsula as well as the Ring of Kerry.  Both of these drives are beautiful and offer spectacular views and amazing landscapes.  The Skellig Islands can be seen on either of these drives and have quite the history as well.

 

Killarney itself is a beautiful older city with lots of charm and history. It still boasts some of the charming alleyways that make most of Europe’s old city centers to fun to explore.  Killarney sits next to its namesake Killarney National Park.  Killarney National Park is Ireland’s first national park and boasts stunning mountainous views dotted with beautiful lakes, streams, and plentiful waterfalls.  From Killarney the rolling green hills and stunning green pastures are just minutes away.  When you are not frequenting the fabulous eateries and warm friendly pubs, you can be driving around the stunning countryside enjoying the views and relaxed atmosphere that is Ireland.

 

Dingle Peninsula

 

The Dingle Peninsula is more than just a beautiful drive.  The drive is indeed stunning but there are also lots of places to stop and enjoy the Irish countryside.  There are several charming small villages with places to shop and eat.  There are a couple of pubs where you can get a taste of the popular Irish drinks and grab a traditional Irish dinner.  To make things even more enjoyable, they throw in some entertainment as well.  You will see the Skellig islands from the Dingle Peninsula as well.  These islands have a wonderful history and they have been used in several popular films.  You can also see the remarkable stone hive-style buildings.  These continue to be built to this day and it is almost impossible to tell one that was built two years ago from one that was built 200 years ago.  The landscape is filled with emerald green fields separated by stone hedgerows and often filled with grazing sheep.  You will get to see lots of Irish sheep grazing and passing the day along the Dingle Peninsula.  This drive is well worth the time if you enjoy rugged terrain, beautiful coastlines, and rocky islands with tons of green in every direction.

 

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