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    The Blue Pool

    The Blue Pool

    4.5(2 reviews)
    43.5 km

    This is just part of a park really but it's a nice little place to walk to and there are some great…read moreviews if you manage to walk through some of the rambling paths among the trees and bushes! The main tarmac walkway into this area leads to a little pier (don't know if I can call it a pier exactly!) where a ferry stops to take on passengers, it's just a small little ferry that takes you out to an island called garnish island in the bay. When you walk down and see this little inlet you would not believe that any sea going vessel would make it in there really but this little ferry goes in and out of here regularly. This is also a great place for a picnic or just for a little paddle if you can make it over the rocks to the water. I remember being small and seeing boys sliding down a waterfall that empties into the inlet, looked like great fun but I'm still a bit scared to try it even though I'm way older now! As i said above there are nice views from here, you won't see them initially but if you go up any of the little walkways, (you will see gaps in the trees with some steps), you will eventually come out beside the see but on higher ground and you will have a good view of the bay. Really nice photo opportunities and you might even get to see a seal or too!

    This place is such a treasure! I and my bf visited here after a trip to garnish island. If you…read morego..and you like a bit of adventure, explore the forest to the right of the entrance. There's a rough trail off the path which isn't sign posted that meanders through the forest and leads you to open water with tree ropes for swimming. The tide would need to be in to be deep enough for swimming but if so you're in for a treat. It's so tranquil and beautiful. Garnish island is so nice aswell, such a surprising place!

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    Great Blasket Islands

    Great Blasket Islands

    5.0(2 reviews)
    38.7 km

    I am so so happy that my visit to the Great Blasket Island is also my 800th review on Yelp!! We…read moretook the ferry over and arrived on an amazing paradise, full of sheep and ruins and maybe about only 100 other tourists. (This is for over 1,100 acres of unspoiled largely mountainous terrain!!!) The Great Blasket Island is home to an abundance of wildlife and fauna, and I spotted so many seals on the bay and the beach. Plus wandering the peaks I spotted hares and of course, the obitiquious sheep! The Island also has a rich Irish history and was inhabited from pre-history, up to 1953. It's also got a great scuba diving rep as a number of the Spanish Armada ships were wrecked around on the rocks back in the 1600s. The chain of Islands is also touted to be the most westerly point in Europe (next stop Boston!) , In the past few years a number of the houses have been restored and amenities provided for visitors to the island. The main island is know for the following things to do: - Great Blasket Island Wildlife (Dolphins and Seals) - Superb walks on the mountain tracks - Amazing flora and fauna plus the herb gardens of the settlers have now run wild so cool to suddenly encounter a random wild basil bush - Pre-historic remains - Extensive bird life A word of caution- Extreme care on this island is needed when walking around as the terrain is so unstable (there are no paved roads, anywhere) plus tits open cliff side with no barriers. Also water is a limited commodity on the Island, so you might have to go to the loo au natural!! Also bring your own water bottle if you can. We meet with the bloke talked about in this article (http://www.independent.ie/life/i-quit-banking-to-work-on-a-secluded-island-30580859.html) and it was amazing seeing living really cut down to its very basics! If you are interested in staying over on the island, the info about the minimally basic self-catering accommodation (only available in five restored houses) is on Airbnb. I loved my 3.5 hrs on the island - it was a magical, peaceful and relaxing getaway. Note: #272 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016 Note nos 2: 800th review!! Woot!!

    Great trip. Saw so much wildlife and the island is spectacular. Captain Billy offers some great…read moreinsight into the wildlife and history of the islands. Great value for money and the best part of our trip to Dingle. Don't miss!

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    Great Blasket Islands - The other side of the island (no beaches)

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    The other side of the island (no beaches)

    Town of Waterville - localflavor - Updated August 2026

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