Skellig Coast, Kerry, Ireland

ActiveME is your FREE Mobile Travel Guide for the Skellig Coast

The Skellig Coast App is a Free travel guide, full of tourist information for the Skellig Coast region of the world famous 'Ring of Kerry' in the south west of Ireland.

The Skellig Coast encompasses the area between Kells and Castlecove, the most beautiful part of the ‘Ring of Kerry’.

From Skellig Michael Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the Rugged Headlands, Dramatic Mountains and Sandy Blue Flag Beaches…we have it all.

Come and visit to experience the friendliness and hospitality of the local people, share in our history, folklore and music. Magic holiday memories are made here!

FEATURES

The Skellig Coast App can help you plan your holiday to the Skellig Coast and works best using wi-fi. With the touch of the screen, you can use it to find a place to Stay or find Things to See and Do and get directions with our Maps and GPS.

With the touch of a button, you can also share your holiday experiences with family & friends on facebook and twitter

Best of all, you can call, email or go to the website of each tourism business directly from the App to save you time and make that booking fast and on the go !!!!

ATTRACTIONS including

- Archaeological & Historical Sites

- Skellig Michael, UNESCO World Heritage Site

- Derrynane House and National Park

- Tetrapod Tracks – 350 million years old

- Valentia Island Heritage Centre

- Geokaun Mountain and Foher Cliffs, Valentia Island

- Atlantic Telegraph Cable

- The Skellig Experience

- Valentia Slate Quarry & Grotto

- Old Barracks Heritage Centre, Cahersiveen

- Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church

- Ballycarbery Castle

- Cahergal , Leacanabuaile and Loher Ring Forts

- Eightercua Stone Row, Waterville

WALKING

- Beentee Loop Walk, Cahersiveen

- Knocknadobar Mountain & Stations of the Cross

- The Kerry Way

- Bolus Head Loop Walk, Ballinskelligs

DRIVING AND CYCLING

- The Skellig Ring

- Bealach Oisin

- Ring of Kerry

GOLF

- Skellig Bay Golf Course

- Dooks & Waterville Golf Links

- Ring of Kerry & Killorglin Golf Courses

WATERSPORTS

Courses available from beginner to experienced for Surfing, Diving, Swimming, Kayaking, Sailing & Coasteering.

ANGLING - FISHING

- Some of the best sea angling & game fishing in Europe.

- Bass, Salmon & Trout in abundance.

OTHER

- Boat Trips

- Horse Riding & Pony Trekking

- Bird Watching Walks

- Gardens & Farms

- Sub-Tropical Gardens at Kells and Glanleam, Valentia Island

- Sheep Dog Trials at Kells Sheep Centre

- Pet Farm

- Valentia Ice-cream & Dairy Farm

EVENTS happening all year round including

- Celtic Festival of Music & The Arts, Cahersiveen

- Charlie Chaplin Film Festival, Waterville

- Sea Shanty Festival, Portmagee

- New Year’s Eve Festival, Portmagee

- King Scallop Festival, Valentia

- Traditional Regattas during the Summer

- Ballinskelligs Country Market, Café Cois Trá

ARTS AND CRAFT

The Skellig Coast is a haven for many local, creative arts & crafts producers, potters, ceramicists, artists, sculptors, weavers & photographers, all with their own studios, retail outlets and workshops.

- from Chocolate Making, St Finans Bay

- to Candle Making, Valentia Island

- to Tech Amergin Arts Centre, Waterville

PUBS, RESTAURANTS, ACCOMODATION and ENTERTAINMENT

The Skellig Coast has a wide range of award winning accommodation, restaurants, cafes, pubs & hotels, to suit all budgets & tastes.

From camp sites to hotels and from Bed and Breakfasts to hostels, the Skellig Coast has it all. Entertainment is available locally and nightly including Bands, Concerts, Dancing, Traditional Music Sessions and more.

Come visit us !

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