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Inch Beach
A 5km golden spit of sand reaching into Dingle Bay, beloved by surfers and walkers on the Wild Atlantic Way.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Tralee
Munster, Ireland · Europe
About Tralee
Tralee works well as a base: 20 minutes from Castleisland, 33km from Killarney National Park.
Tralee is in Munster, Ireland, with about 23,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Castleisland, about 17 km away.
Tralee ( trə-LEE; Irish: Trá Lí, pronounced [t̪ˠɾˠaː(j) ˈl̠ʲiː]; formerly Tráigh Lí, meaning 'strand [of the River] Lee') is the county town of County Kerry in the south-west of Ireland. The town is on the northern side of the neck of the Dingle Peninsula, and is the largest town in County Kerry. The town's populationRead more
was 26,079 as of the 2022 census, making it the 15th largest urban settlement in Ireland. Tralee is known for the Rose of Tralee International Festival, which has been held annually in August since 1959.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Tralee?
Within an hour or so of Tralee: Inch Beach (24 km), Kate Kearney's Cottage (26 km), Ross Castle (28 km), Gap of Dunloe (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Tralee?
The nearest famous roads are Conor Pass, Ballaghbeama Gap and Moll's Gap.
Where is Tralee?
Tralee is in Munster, Ireland, about 17 km from Castleisland.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 22,941
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Ireland
- Region
- Munster
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Coordinates
- 52.2704, -9.7026
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Worth the detour from Tralee
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cafe
Kate Kearney's Cottage
A historic pub and cafe at the entrance to the Gap of Dunloe in County Kerry, the traditional starting point for driving or riding through Ireland's most dramatic mountain pass.
26 km · about 30 min drive
castle
Ross Castle
A 15th-century tower house on the shore of Lough Leane, gateway to boat trips across Killarney's lakes.
28 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Gap of Dunloe
Narrow mountain pass carved by glaciers through the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, best experienced by pony trap or on foot along its 11-kilometre length.
29 km · about 35 min drive
beach
Brandon Bay
A vast sweeping sandy bay beneath Mount Brandon, a surf and beach hotspot on the Dingle Peninsula.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Muckross House
An elegant Victorian mansion and gardens beside Muckross Lake in Killarney National Park.
31 km · about 35 min drive
national park
Killarney National Park
Ireland's first national park encompassing three famous lakes, ancient oak woodlands, the 15th-century Ross Castle and Ireland's only wild red deer herd.
33 km · about 40 min drive
waterfall
Torc Waterfall
Beautiful 20-metre cascade in Killarney National Park, set in ancient oak woodland at the base of Torc Mountain near Muckross House.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Tralee
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 29 kmGap of DunloeNarrow mountain pass carved by glaciers through the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, best experienced by pony trap or on foot along its 11-kilometre length.
- 35 kmConor PassOne of Ireland's highest and most dramatic mountain passes, a narrow road climbing through the Dingle Peninsula's spine.
- 35 kmLadies ViewA celebrated panorama over the Lakes of Killarney named for Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting who admired it.
- 35 kmConor Pass (R560)Ireland's highest surfaced mountain pass, a single-track shelf road on the Dingle Peninsula with a corrie lake below.
- 36 kmLoop HeadWorking lighthouse on a wave-hammered peninsula tip where 60m cliffs, sea stacks and dolphins rival the Cliffs of Moher with a fraction of the crowds. The loop drive from Kilkee passes the Bridges of Ross blowholes.
- 37 kmMoll's GapRocky mountain pass on the N71 between Kenmare and Killarney, a highlight of the Ring of Kerry with sweeping views towards the MacGillycuddy's Reeks and a famous Avoca cafe at the summit.
Driving in Ireland
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€2.10/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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