Castlegregory is located on the Dingle Peninsula about 16 miles west of Tralee. This village has a native population of about 300 but this expands greatly during the Summer months because it is a popular holiday destination. The village has a few nice restaurants and pubs.
What’s in Castlegregory County Kerry?
The village is situated at the entrance to The Maharees which is a sandy peninsula with some nice beaches where water sports including diving, surfing and wind surfing are popular. There are amenities for children to enjoy watersports and there are a number of caravan and camping sites as well as some B&Bs.
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Castlegregory has its own Golf Club, a very active GAA Club and it is also a popular area for hill walkers. Mount Brandon is just to the west of the village.
The Maharees
Castlegregory is located on The Maharees Peninsula, which is known for its sandy beaches and dunes and is an area loved by nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.
The Maharees, also called the Magharees, features a series of small islands and a sandy spit that create a unique coastal environment and is home to various plant and animal species.
The area has a very active Conservation Group.
The region is particularly famous for its water sports, with windsurfing, kitesurfing, and diving being popular activities due to the favorable wind conditions and clear waters.
Nature and Heritage
There several ancient sites, including ring forts and early Christian monuments.
Here is a very interesting Heritage Trail
Eat and Drink
Restaurants: Gregory’s Garden, Milesian Restaurant, Spillane’s Bar & Restaurant, Pisces
Pubs: The Green Room Bar, Spillane’s Bar & Restaurant, Fitzgerald’s Gastropub & Hostel, Bolands,
Accommodation in Castlegregory on The Map
Nearest Hotels: Dingle Benners Hotel, Skellig Hotel Dingle, Brandon Hotel Tralee, Rose Hotel Tralee
Bed and Breakfast: Beenoskee Bed and Breakfast, The Shores Country House,
Self Catering: Stradbally Cottages, Finn House, Atlantic View, Tralee Bay Holiday Village, House Gowlane.
Caravan & Camping: Sandy Bay Caravan and Camping, Anchor Caravan Park
How Far is Castlegregory?
Dingle: 25km. Tralee: 25km, Killarney: 55km Kerry Airport: 41km, Cork: 141km, Limerick: 125km Dublin: 323km