Things to do in Ventry

Activities, attractions and tours

Ventry Beach which includes tranquil scenes and a beach
Ventry Beach which includes tranquil scenes and a beach
Irish Famine Cottages which includes signage, heritage elements and building ruins
Irish Famine Cottages which includes heritage elements and interior views
Irish Famine Cottages which includes heritage architecture
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What to do in Ventry

Popular places to visit

Ventry Beach which includes a river or creek and tranquil scenes

Ventry Beach

Enjoy safe swimming, wildlife-spotting excursions and boat trips to the Blasket Islands at this beach on the southern coast of the Dingle Peninsula.

Ventry Beach
Irish Famine Cottages featuring interior views

Irish Famine Cottages

Learn about the local history of Ventry with a stop at Irish Famine Cottages. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

Irish Famine Cottages
Fahan BeeHive Huts showing heritage elements as well as a small group of people

Fahan BeeHive Huts

You can learn about the history of Ventry with a visit to Fahan BeeHive Huts. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

Fahan BeeHive Huts

Dunbeg Fort

You can find out about the history of Ventry with a stop at Dunbeg Fort. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the lively bars.

Dunbeg Fort

Eask Tower

You can learn about the history of Ventry with a trip to Eask Tower. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

Eask Tower

Glenfahan Group

Find out about the history of Ventry with a stop at Glenfahan Group. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Glenfahan Group

Celtic and Prehistoric Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Celtic and Prehistoric Museum in Ventry. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

Celtic and Prehistoric Museum

Penny's Pottery

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Penny's Pottery during your travels in Ventry. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Penny's Pottery

Art in Stone Antonio Fazio

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Art in Stone Antonio Fazio in Ventry. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

Art in Stone Antonio Fazio
Dunmore Head which includes landscape views, general coastal views and rugged coastline

Dingle

Riasc Monastic Settlement featuring heritage elements and a ruin

Ballyferriter

Assess to the Great Blasket (An Blascaod Mór) is from the tiny pier at Dún Chaoin. As you can image, sea conditions can be rough very often.

Ballyickeen

Assess to the Great Blasket (An Blascaod Mór) is from the tiny pier at Dún Chaoin. As you can image, sea conditions can be rough very often.

Dunquin

Dunmore Head featuring tranquil scenes and land animals

Coumeenoole

Frequently asked questions

Is Ventry worth visiting?
Renowned for its coastal beaches and views, discovering awesome things to do in Ventry is a cinch. Be sure to add Ventry Beach to your itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in Ventry?
Once you've visited major attractions like Ventry Beach and Gallarus Castle, spend some time discovering Ventry's retail and dining scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Ventry?
You can't go home without visiting Ventry Beach, rated the top tourist attraction in Ventry.
Is three days enough to stay in Ventry?
You can easily visit popular sights like Ventry Beach, Gallarus Castle and Chorca Dhuibhne Museum with a three-day escape to Ventry. On average, many travellers book four days here. There's plenty to experience nearby too, so stay a bit longer and check out Dingle Peninsula.
Is Ventry a walkable city?
It all depends on what you want to do and see in Ventry. Several key attractions, such as Ventry Beach, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a stroll around one of Ventry's vibrant neighbourhoods, Gortmore is 5 kilometres away from the city centre.
What are some activities to do in Ventry with kids?
Whether you're holidaying with young explorers or playful teenagers, an itinerary filled with cool activities sets the tone for a great escape. Browse our recommendations for what to do in Ventry with kids.

What to do in Ventry for adults?
From fantastic food and cultural hotspots to thrilling excursions and one-of-a-kind experiences, there are many fun things to do in Ventry for adults.
Are there free things to do in Ventry?
From checking out parks to wandering around vibrant neighbourhoods, it's a breeze to find free things to do in Ventry. If you need inspiration, get some tips from a local tour guide. Ventry Beach is a top spot for anyone wanting to save on their travelling adventures.

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