Close Off the coast of the Dingle Peninsula, a group of abandoned sandstone islands rise out of the Atlantic Ocean. For hundreds of years, the Blasket Islands (Na Blascaodai) were home to an Irish-speaking populatio
Description
During a visit to Great Blasket— the only accessible island— you’ll find the ruined remains of the island’s former towns. An 8-mile (13-kilometer) walking path takes visitors past some of the island’s most spectacular scenery, which includes rugged sea cliffs and white sand beaches, and gives wildlife lovers the chance to spot the shorebirds and seals that now call the island home.
Dolphin- and whale-watching tours leaving from Dingle typically visit Great Blasket Island; although most don’t land on the island, they moor offshore so that passengers can see the abandoned village. Sightseeing tours off Slea Head Drive offer passengers the chance to view the islands from afar as they reach the peak elevation of 328 feet (100 meters).