Dingle: The Most Scenic Island in the Wild Atlantic Way
Dingle, a port town in southwest Ireland, sits beautifully facing the Atlantic coast. It has once named by the National Geographic as the “most beautiful place on Earth” for its picturesque skies, rugged scenery, and sandy beaches. Driving through its road will show you the best of Ireland’s undulating hills. As a port town, it has become a major trading route for fish and wine exportation. You need a two-hour drive to get to this island from the Shannon Airportor Cork Airport.
Best Time to Visit
You will experience the most ideal weather in this town from July to September. However, if you want to avoid the crowd and score good Dingle hotel deals, then schedule your vacation here at around October. It might be a bit humid, but you can have more peaceful moments during this time.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Climbing Mt. Brandonwill give you one of the best vantage points on the island. During the afternoon, you can take a stroll at the Inch Beach- a popular spot for Hollywood filming. You can also pay a visit to St. Mary, a neo-Gothic church known for its stained glass windows. Another architecture that might interest you is the Gallarus Oratory, a 1200-year-old boat-shaped house that has been transformed into a church. At night, you can have a traditional beer and enjoy Irish music at one of its pubs. After a whole day of traveling and immersing yourself in this beautiful town, you can have your rest at one of the Inch Beach Cottagesso you still enjoy the cool Atlantic breeze at night. If you want to stay in a more upscale homey accommodation, then you can choose between Dingle Harbour Lodge and the Dingle Benners Hotel.