Michele And David’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Stunning beach with great walks and views. Safe swimming areas, stand Up paddle boarding and kayaking. You can walk out on to the old Abbey Island when the tide is out.
40 locals recommend
Derrynane Beach
Stunning beach with great walks and views. Safe swimming areas, stand Up paddle boarding and kayaking. You can walk out on to the old Abbey Island when the tide is out.
A small beach not far from Sneem. A favourite for the locals for swimming. Great views of the sea and mountains.
Whitestrand
A small beach not far from Sneem. A favourite for the locals for swimming. Great views of the sea and mountains.
For the adventurous you can walk from Sneem to Staigue Fort and back. It would take around 6 -7 hours return for a seasoned walker.
This is an ancient ring fort site. Well worth a visit.
Stop off at Bake My Day on the way there or back at Castle Cove for tea and cake.
Staigue Stone Fort
For the adventurous you can walk from Sneem to Staigue Fort and back. It would take around 6 -7 hours return for a seasoned walker.
This is an ancient ring fort site. Well worth a visit.
Stop off at Bake My Day on the way there or back at Castle Cove for tea and cake.
The beautiful and historic hotel of Parknasilla sits on the outskirts of Sneem . There are some lovely walking trails here overlooking Kenmare Bay and River. Enjoy a meal of coffee in beautiful settings both inside the hotel and outside on the lawns. The hotel has a very nice day spa as well as a challenging 12 hole golf course - not for the faint hearted!
Parknasilla
The beautiful and historic hotel of Parknasilla sits on the outskirts of Sneem . There are some lovely walking trails here overlooking Kenmare Bay and River. Enjoy a meal of coffee in beautiful settings both inside the hotel and outside on the lawns. The hotel has a very nice day spa as well as a challenging 12 hole golf course - not for the faint hearted!
City/town information
The small village of Sneem offers some great walks on its doorstep. It is on the Ring of Kerry so offers a great start and stop point for exploring this wonderful part of Ireland. Own transport is essential as there is limited public transport, although there are some some travel companies in Sneem that will offer private tours. There are 3 great and friendly pubs - 1 of which serves food. Sacre Coure restaurant also serves great food. Take a walk around the Sculpture Park or visit some of the local craft shops. Be bowled over by the amazing mountain and sea views.
21 locals recommend
Sneem
The small village of Sneem offers some great walks on its doorstep. It is on the Ring of Kerry so offers a great start and stop point for exploring this wonderful part of Ireland. Own transport is essential as there is limited public transport, although there are some some travel companies in Sneem that will offer private tours. There are 3 great and friendly pubs - 1 of which serves food. Sacre Coure restaurant also serves great food. Take a walk around the Sculpture Park or visit some of the local craft shops. Be bowled over by the amazing mountain and sea views.
The small town of Kenmare is approximately 30 minutes drive from Sneem. Enjoy some lovely walks around the town; visit local craft and art shops and enjoy some of the lovely restaurants, pubs and cafes.
74 locals recommend
Kenmare
The small town of Kenmare is approximately 30 minutes drive from Sneem. Enjoy some lovely walks around the town; visit local craft and art shops and enjoy some of the lovely restaurants, pubs and cafes.
Food scene
A lovely beach bar about half hours drive out of Sneem on the Ring of Kerry. Great sea food menu. Located on the beach with stunning views of the beach and across to the Beara Peninsula. A great stop of point after at day at Derrynane or White Strand Beach
14 locals recommend
O'Carroll's Cove Beach Bar & Restaurant
Ring of KerryA lovely beach bar about half hours drive out of Sneem on the Ring of Kerry. Great sea food menu. Located on the beach with stunning views of the beach and across to the Beara Peninsula. A great stop of point after at day at Derrynane or White Strand Beach
Neighbourhoods
A great day out on a day trip from Sneem. The park offers a variety of walks as well as the chance to visit the historic Muckross house and Gardens. Take a boat trip across the lakes or hire a bike to cycle around the park and into Killarney town.
99 locals recommend
Killarney National Park
A great day out on a day trip from Sneem. The park offers a variety of walks as well as the chance to visit the historic Muckross house and Gardens. Take a boat trip across the lakes or hire a bike to cycle around the park and into Killarney town.