Guidebook for Ballinskelligs
Food Scene
The Smugglers Inn is a beautiful restaurant set overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay. Sea food is a speciality but they have a wide ranging menu.
14 locals recommend
Waterville Restaurants | The Smugglers Inn |Restaurant & Accommodation
The Smugglers Inn is a beautiful restaurant set overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay. Sea food is a speciality but they have a wide ranging menu.
The Point is a fabulous seafood bar/restaurant. Seafood only on the menu, but never dissappoints.
51 locals recommend
O'Neills The Point Seafood Bar
The Point is a fabulous seafood bar/restaurant. Seafood only on the menu, but never dissappoints.
Cahersiveen is the main town close to Ballinskelligs. There are supermarkets, shops, restaurants and bars. The Barracks are worth a visit for local history. Marina. Note: Cafe Siveen, Petite Delice
29 locals recommend
Cahersiveen
Cahersiveen is the main town close to Ballinskelligs. There are supermarkets, shops, restaurants and bars. The Barracks are worth a visit for local history. Marina. Note: Cafe Siveen, Petite Delice
Butler Arms Hotel
Great restaurant and bar food.
Cafe Cois Trá
Beside the beach. Open for icecreams & snacks. Hosts a Sunday market in summer.
Petit Delice
Main StreetGreat patisserie in Kerry - great value
Sightseeing
Skellig Michael is a stunning island 10 miles off the coast. Climb the steep steps to an ancient monastic site. Wildlife in abundance. Worth the boat trip from Portmagee or Ballinskelligs.
96 locals recommend
Great Skellig
Skellig Michael is a stunning island 10 miles off the coast. Climb the steep steps to an ancient monastic site. Wildlife in abundance. Worth the boat trip from Portmagee or Ballinskelligs.
Valentia island has views to die for but also a unique heritage worthy of exploration. Visit the slate quarry, Bray Head, The heritage museum, Knightstown, candle factory, Cromwell Pt lighthouse.
78 locals recommend
Valentia Island
Valentia island has views to die for but also a unique heritage worthy of exploration. Visit the slate quarry, Bray Head, The heritage museum, Knightstown, candle factory, Cromwell Pt lighthouse.
Home to Daniel O'Connell. The house and subtropical gardens have been preserved and are open to the public. Access to a stunning beach from there as well.
43 locals recommend
Derrynane House
Home to Daniel O'Connell. The house and subtropical gardens have been preserved and are open to the public. Access to a stunning beach from there as well.
Bray Head
Beautiful walk and scenery
Bolus Head
Great views from the Blaskets to the Beara Penninsula
Hogs Head
Stunning views
Arts & Culture
Cill Rialaig is a unique artists retreat located on Bolus Head and in Ballinskelligs. Regular art exhibitions and restaurant.
21 locals recommend
Cill Rialaig Arts Centre
Cill Rialaig is a unique artists retreat located on Bolus Head and in Ballinskelligs. Regular art exhibitions and restaurant.
Find out about Skellig Michael and the wonderful heritage of the area
17 locals recommend
The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
Find out about Skellig Michael and the wonderful heritage of the area
Cahergall is an ancient stone fort that has been fully restored. It is spectacular and well worth a visit
23 locals recommend
Cahergall Fort
Cahergall is an ancient stone fort that has been fully restored. It is spectacular and well worth a visit
Entertainment & Activities
One of the best 'links' courses in the world. Stunning location.
23 locals recommend
Waterville Golf Links
One of the best 'links' courses in the world. Stunning location.
Great to visit any time but keep for a rainy day. The chocolate is great and samples for all visitors. Kids get to see chocolate being made.
62 locals recommend
Skelligs Chocolate and Cafe
Great to visit any time but keep for a rainy day. The chocolate is great and samples for all visitors. Kids get to see chocolate being made.
Essentials
Ballinskelligs is a beautiful beach and village. Safe beach with children and a stunning location. Cafe cois tra beside the car park is great for icecream, coffee and wifi.
Ballinskelligs
Ballinskelligs is a beautiful beach and village. Safe beach with children and a stunning location. Cafe cois tra beside the car park is great for icecream, coffee and wifi.
Everything Else
Lovely sea side town/village. Beach nearby. Good pubs, restaurants, shops
32 locals recommend
Waterville
Lovely sea side town/village. Beach nearby. Good pubs, restaurants, shops
Kells Bay House & Gardens
Restored sub tropical garden & cafe
Drinks & Nightlife
Dungeagan
Small village close to Ballinskelligs. Tig Rosie - traditional music in summer season.
Sigerson's Bar - Tig Rosie
Great pub with regular trad music sessions