Visitors to the Dingle Peninsula who fail to spend
time in the area that comprises Ballydavid, Feohanagh and Murreagh are, sadly,
missing out on one of its most beautiful spots and an area of uncommercialised
local culture. Even throughout the busy summer months, this area remains
peaceful. There are outstanding walks, into Coumaloghig or up to Arraglen or
along coastal areas, and wonderful evening views out over the last edge of land
to the Atlantic.
Around the area of Ballydavid and Feohanagh it is
very easy for one to become enchanted with this beautiful area that touches the
Atlantic Ocean and is overlooked by the splendor of Mount Brandon . . .
especially when one takes the time to explore the area on foot. As well as
walking the Dingle Way and the Saints Road, one can also trek along various
mountain and cliff walks or discover the many archaeological sites which remain
as a reminder of the thousands of years of history attached to the area. For
more information on walks in the area, contact the Dingle Tourist Office in
Dingle Town, or call in to T.P.'s Pub at Ballydavid.
The area is easy to explore on bicycle as the roads
are quiet and the area is relatively flat and easy to cycle. Many of the
archaeological sites can be easily visited by bicycle, too.
The diverse coastline and the geographical position
of the peninsula, located just off the Continental Shelf and washed by the
warming influence of the North Atlantic Drift, encourages a wide range of marine
life. Virtually every species known to exist in European waters has been
captured at one time or another on rod and line. Among the species available to
be caught are tope, skate, monkfish, mackerel, pollack, cod, ling, ray, turbot,
dab, plaice, sole, flounder, bass, spurdogs, wrasse, coalfish, conger, whiting,
bull huss, blue, porbeagle, and mako shark.
For those interested in shore angling, there are
numerous places throughout the Dingle Peninsula from which shore angling is
spectacular in the scenery from where you fish to the varied range and quality
of the fish to be caught. No matter what the weather may hold, there is always
some sheltered bay perfect for fishing.
If you want to see dolphins in the Dingle Bay area
you can use the Dingle Boatmen’s Association which has 6 passenger boats (fully
licenced by the Department of the Marine and manned by experienced and
qualified crews). The boats leave Dingle Pier at regular intervals during the
day, every day, all year round (weather permitting) on a 1 hour trip to see
Fungie (the dolphin) wild and free in his natural habitat.
Fungie is a wild Bottlenose Dolphin, no one is quite
sure of his age but he has been here for nearly 29 years and the experts tell
us he has a lifespan of between 40 and 50 years.
He is about 13 feet in length and weighs around
250lbs. The media named him in the early years and although there is no meaning
in the Irish language for the word ‘Fungie’, it does suggest he is a Fun-Guy.
People from all walks of life, from all over the
world, from 2 weeks to 93 years old, have come to Dingle especially to see
Fungie. Many people decide to become one with nature, and meet with Fungie in
his own environment, and brave the cold waters of the bay. Celebrities,
including Pierce Brosnan, Mary Black and Jean Kennedy-Smith, to name but a few,
have come to see Fungie.
Let Rawhide Travel and Tours help you with all your
travel reservation needs. Call us at (602) 843-5100 or visit our website:
rawhidetravel.com.
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