One of Ireland's most iconic beaches

Derrynane Beach

One mile from Caherdaniel you have Derrynane Beach, one of the most beautiful and cleanest Beaches in the World. Here you can explore one of the 3 Beaches and an old Abbey. The bay is a renowned centre for all types of Watersports – swimming, diving, kayaking, canoeing, surfing, water-skiing, wakeboarding and of course, sailing.

Derrynane Beach was listed among the top 25 beaches in Europe by Tripadvisor’s travellers choice awards in 2020.  One of only two Irish beaches on the list, the other also in Kerry “Banna Beach”, both have been described as “beautiful” by those who have visited the Kerry beaches.

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South Kerry

Discover the best of South Kerry by exploring some of the highlights in the area.

  • Sneem

    The charming village of Sneem on the Iveragh Pennisula
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  • Derrynane House & National Park

    Home to Ireland's favourite son The Liberator Daniel O'Connell
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  • Derrynane Beach

    One of the most glorious beaches in the world
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  • Valentia Island

    Renowned as one of Ireland's best kept secrets
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  • Dark Sky Experience

    Ireland's first designated Dark Sky Experience
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  • Skellig Michael

    One of the wonders of the world
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  • Skellig Experience

    A famous landmark centre renowned for its mercurial views
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  • Ring of Skellig

    A Wild Atlantic Way experience like no other
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  • Skellig Six18 Whiskey Distillery

    Visitor distillery experience located right on the Coastline
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