Blue Merles is a wonderful place to stay, if you wish to explore Ireland’s beautiful South West.

With Blue Merles as touring base, you should allow yourself at least 3 or 4 days to discover some of the most exciting areas Ireland has to offer.
 

Here are some suggestions of things to do:
(all within easy reach of Blue Merles)

 

Visit KENMARE and enjoy the special charme of this neat little town

      • Go shopping in some of the stores with their fine selections of gifts and goods of all kind
      • Have lunch or dinner in one of the many fine restaurants in town
      • Enjoy Music and Entertainment in the Carnegie Arts Center or in the Kenmare Bay Hotel
      • Spend a night out in one of the many Pubs offering live music from Traditional to Modern, often performed by local singers/musicians.

Visit the peaceful GLENINCHIQUIN VALLEY

      • Walk alongside the beautiful lakes
      • Visit the waterfall at the end of the valley
      • See the ancient Stone Circle

Explore the wonderful BEARA PENINSULA

      • Enjoy driving on roads with no tourist busses approaching
      • Visit the beautiful and exotic Derreen Gardens
      • See the colorful villages of Allihies and Eyeries and Castletownbere, the busy fishing town and harbour
      • Take Irelands only cable car to cross the water to Dursey Island
      • Have a rest on the sandy beach in Allihies
      • Come across Healy Pass with its stunning views

Visit KILLARNEY, the pulsing tourist center of South West Ireland

      • Go shopping in some of the stores with their fine selections of gifts and goods of all kind
      • Have lunch or dinner in one of the many restaurants along the busy main streets
      • Get a Jaunting Car (horse coach) and let the coachman take you to Torc Waterfall or through the Gap of Dunloe
      • Visit Ross Castle on the shores of Lake Leane and take a boat trip on the Killarney Lakes
      • Have a relaxing walk in Killarney National Park
      • Visit Muckross House and Gardens
      • Muckross Traditional Farms lets you discover farmlife as it used to be around 1900

Explore IVERAGH PENINSULA with the famous RING OF KERRY

      • See the about 3000 year-old Staigue Stone Fort
      • Drive along the Skellig Ring with breathtaking views of St. Finian’s Bay and the Skellig Rocks
      • Visit Valentia Island and the Skellig Experience Visitor Center
      • Take a boat trip to the Skellig Rocks
      • Enjoy the panoramic views along the coastside
      • Come back through the Macgillycuddy Reek Mountains across Ballaghbeama Gap

Visit GLENGARRIFF and GARINISH ISLAND (ILNACULLIN)

      • Take a boat to Garinish Island and watch the seals in the bay as you pass by
      • Visit the beautiful gardens on the island with thousands of flowers, trees and ferns

Explore DINGLE PENINSULA

      • From Dingle harbour, board a boat to visit Fungi, the famous Dingle dolphin
      • See the wonders of the deep in Dingle Oceanworld
      • Visit the ancient Beehive Huts at Fahan and Gallarus Oratory near Kilmalkedar
      • Enjoy the long,  sandy beach at Castlegregory
      • Go up to Conner Pass to get one of the most exciting views over the peninsula

Besides all the above, within easy driving or walking distance,
you will find even more ways to enjoy your time:

GOLF COURSES
Kenmare
Killarney
Castletownbere
Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club
Parknasilla
Waterville
Glengarriff
 

HILLCLIMBING & WALKING
Enjoy quiet scenic walks with fabulous views of Kenmare Bay

FISHING
Shore or Deep Sea facilities nearby

BOATING
Sea Trips
Canoeing
Diving
 

SWIMMING
Safe beach nearby
Windsurfing in the Bay

CYCLING
Experience relaxed & peaceful riding along quiet country lanes with spectacular views of the Macgillycuddy Reek Mountains & Caha Mountains
 

Denise & Ken will be pleased to help with planning any of your day’s activities