A warm and welcoming warren of colourful old houses tumbling down a hilly land towards the Atlantic coastline, Dingle makes for the perfect seaside getaway, and proves to be a wonderful introduction to Ireland. One of the largest Gaeltacht towns in Ireland, (towns where Irish-Gaelic is the predominantly spoken language), it's surrounded by rugged natural scenery, ancient monuments and prehistoric forts, wide and golden beaches perfectly suited to surfing and some of the most photogenic hiking trails this side of Ireland. The town itself has streets lined with countless old-fashioned pubs, a range of boutiques and independent shops - including the much-loved local institution of Murphy's Icecream - as well as a wonderful aquaurium boasting penguins, sharks and otters. Whether you're hiking Mt. Brandon, hiring a yacht and sailing around the Dingle Peninsula, slumming it at a local pub or checking out the ancient drystone "beehive" huts scattered around the Bay, you'll feel enchanted by Dingle. And the best places to stay in Dingle range from elegant boutiques to charming B&B's!