The main street of An Daingean. Copyright GaeltachtTravel.com.
Dingle, An Daingean? It doesn’t matter, because it’s really Daingean Uí Chúis, a really special introduction to the beautiful Corca Dhuibhne or the Dingle Peninsula.
Though Gaeilge (the Irish language) won’t real be heard on the streets of An Daingean, the town is now officially called that after a dispute over the name a few years ago. As An Daingean is the starting point for exploring the peninsula, there’s a wide variety of accommodation to choose from. Benners Hotel or Dingle Skellig Hotel will satisfy a more demanding guest, but there are also numerous family run, warm and friendly B&Bs and guest houses.
Explore Dingle Peninsula in a way that suits you!
The best ways to explore Corca Dhuibhne when you only have a day or two would be renting a car and drive the narrow roads.
For more adventurous with three or four days to spare, cycling would be ideal. The distances between villages are just right for Sunday cyclists and a few climbs along the way are only there to keep you grounded when your mind drifts away with the beautiful images of the scenery. There are a few rent-a-bike’s in An Daingean with reasonable prices, not very easy to find, but the service is great.
For those who decide to dedicate even more time to exploring the place, hiking would be the right choice. You can find many organized hikes and walks online.
Where to stay in Daingean Uí Chúis (Dingle)
Whichever way you chose to travel accommodation is easy to find. Every town or village in Corca Dhubhne has one or more B&Bs or guesthouses to offer. Torann na d’Tonn Bed & Breakfast, Seaside Haven Bed & Breakfast, The Plough Bed & Breakfast and The Plough Bed & Breakfast are located in Caenn Trá (Ventry). Further down the road there is a lovely family run farmhouse-B&B – Feirm Chinn Sléibhe (Slea Head Farm) with stunning views over the Blasket Islands, the reminder of the gaelic Ireland as it used to be.
In Dún Chaoin (Dunquin) you can stay in De Mórdha B&B, Gleann Dearg B&B or Tiaracht B&B. An Spéice B&B will accommodate you in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ballyferriter) and An Dooneen and Coill an Róis B&Bs will take care of you in Baile na nGall (Ballydavid).
