LINKS TO OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA.
LOCAL BEACHES ON THE MAHAREES PENINSULA
Situated within 2 to 3 Miles of Kerry Cottages are some of the most stunningly beautiful beaches in Ireland. With a combination of safe and sandy beaches for children and world famous surfing beaches all framed by the Slieve Mish and Mount Brandon mountain ranges.
CASTLEGREGORY STRAND
East of the village on Tralee Bay. The nearest beach to Kerry Cottages.
Sandy beach, good for swimming, safe for children with low surf.
MAHARABEG BLUE FLAG BEACH
North of Castlegregory village at the base of the Maharees.
Sandy beach, good for swimming, safe for children with low surf.
SANDY BAY
Further north of Castlegregory village on the Maharees east side. Kids watersports clubs are located here.
Sandy beach, good for swimming, safe for children with low surf.
SCRAGGANE BAY
At the north end of the Maharees Peninsula. Popular with windsurfers – fantastic spectators viewing spot. Sand and Shingle beach, good for experienced swimmers with strong currents. Not suitable for children.
BRANDON BAY
The longest beach in Ireland stretches from Spillane’s pub at Fahamore on the Maharees westwards through Castlegregory to Cloghane village – 12 miles in length.
This beach is a haven for surfers with guaranteed year round surf. For very experienced swimmers only. Not suitable for children.
CASTLEGREGORY
GOLF – LOCAL 9 HOLE LINKS GOLF COURSE
www.castlegregorygolflinks.com
Local shops, pubs, restaurants and tourist centre available.
MAHAREES PENINSULA
JAMIE KNOX WATERSPORTS – WINDSURFING TUITION AND RENTAL:
www.jamieknox.com
WATERWORLD KIDS WATERSPORTS CLUB:
www.waterworld.ie/other_mega.html
WATERWORLD DIVING CENTRE
www.waterworld.ie
PONY TREKKING:
Ask in Castlegregory tourist office as many centres available.
CHRIS LARKIN HANDMADE GUITARS CENTRE:
www.chrislarkinguitars.com
SYRA LARKIN PAINTING GALLERY:
www.syralarkin.com
SPILLANES PUB AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT:
www.spillanesbar.com
CLOGHANE AND MOUNT BRANDON
MOUNT BRANDON – SECOND HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN IRELAND CAN BE CLIMBED FROM CLOGHANE:
www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/151783/brandon-mount.html
CONOR PASS MOUNTAIN PASS
THE DRIVE FROM CASTLEGREGORY TO DINGLE:
The highest mountain pass in Ireland.
DINGLE TOWN (Daingean Ui Chuis)
DINGLE OCEANWORLD AQUARIUM:
www.dingle-oceanworld.ie
FUNGI THE WILD DOLPHIN:
Information on swimming with or boat rides to see Fungi ask at Dingle Pier.
GALLARUS ORATORY DRY STONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallarus_Oratory
BALLYFERRITER
SLEA HEAD & DUNQUIN
LOUIS MULCAHY POTTERY SHOP AND CAFE:
www.louismulcahy.com
BLASKET ISLANDS
VENTRY
ANASCAUL & INCH BEACH
TRALEE
AQUADOME:
www.aquadome.ie
SIAMSA TIRE National Folk Theatre and Arts Centre.
www.siamsatire.com
BLENNERVILLE WINDMILL:
www.blennervilleattractions.ie
BLENNERVILLE STEAM TRAIN:
www.blennervilleattractions.ie
BOWLING BUDDIES:
www.bowlingbuddies.ie
TRALEE BAY SAILING CLUB
www.traleebaysailingclub.com
FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES ON THE WHOLE OF THE DINGLE PENINSULA
www.dingle-peninsula.ie
