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AnnascaulAbha na Scáil
Stop in Annascaul for one night on the Dingle Peninsula: hike the Dingle Way, visit Inch Beach, and note that Tom Crean's South Pole Inn closed in 2025.
Annascaul is a small village on the main road up the Dingle Peninsula, best known as the home of Antarctic explorer Tom Crean. It's a practical base for walking the Dingle Way and surfing at Inch Beach, with a handful of B&Bs and pubs. Most travellers pass through on the way to Dingle, but a night here breaks the drive and gives you time for the lake loop and the beach.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, wet, many places close)
- Airports
- KIR · SNN
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- Ireland ↗Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen area; it sets its own entry rules and a Schengen visa is not valid for Ireland. Check Irish immigration for your passport.
- Ireland ↗Ireland and the UK form the Common Travel Area, with no routine checks on the land border. Visitors who are not Irish or British must still meet UK rules (including the UK ETA where it applies) to enter Northern Ireland.
- Ireland ↗Driving is on the left; rural roads are narrow with hedges and few passing places.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Annascaul112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Annascaul, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Ireland-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodafone, Three and Eir run the networks; prepaid SIMs (also 48, Tesco Mobile, GoMo) sell in phone shops and newsagents, no registration fuss.Ireland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe; occasional local 'boil water' notices are posted by Uisce Éireann.Ireland-wide
- TippingRestaurant with table service: 10–15% if service is not included.Ireland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ireland-wide
- SafetyAnnascaul is a quiet, safe village.
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- RestroomsFree in shopping centres, museums, pubs (as a customer) and many petrol stations; some public toilets charge 50c.Ireland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 or 999 police / gardaí · 112 or 999 ambulance / fire · 112 or 999 Mountain rescue (Kerry) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops open Sunday afternoons in towns; rural shops and some attractions close in winter (November–March).Ireland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKIR Kerry Airport (About 45 min drive; car hire available.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car or bike to explore the peninsula.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
- BeerPint of stout€5–6 (≈ US$6–7)
- Metro or bus rideBus Tralee–Annascaul€6 (≈ US$7)
- Budget bedB&B double room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KIR Kerry Airport (About 45 min drive; car hire available.) · SNN Shannon Airport (About 2 h 15 min drive via Limerick and Tralee.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Jun (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Annascaul: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
17 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
15 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
16 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
16 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car or bike to explore the peninsula. Bus Éireann 275 runs from Tralee to Dingle via Annascaul about every 2 hours (40 min). Local Link 276 runs from Killarney three times a day. Within the village, everything is walkable.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
Bus Éireann 275 or drive 20 min west
Slea Head drive, pubs and boats to the Blasket Islands.
Inch Beach
goDoor to door: About 10 min drive
Drive 5 km (3.1 mi) eastDrive 3.1 mi (5 km) east
Surfing, walking and a long sandy beach.
Conor Pass
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive via Dingle, then narrow mountain road
Check current vehicle restrictions before driving; steep and narrow in places.
Door to door: About 40 min
Bus Éireann 275 or drive 25 min east
County town with shops, restaurants and transport links.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Annascaul village
B&Bs and guesthouses on Main St; walk to pubs and the Dingle Way.
Inch Beach
5 km (3.1 mi) east; beachfront B&B, camping and self-catering; quieter at night.3.1 mi (5 km) east; beachfront B&B, camping and self-catering; quieter at night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–140 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- €140 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 1 night × €150 | €150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €120 | €240 |
| Bus Tralee–Annascaul return2 × €12 | €24 |
| Surf lesson and board hire2 × €45 | €90 |
| Fish and chips at Sailor's Catch2 × €12 | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €53 |
| Trip total≈ €291 per person per day, bed included | €581≈ US$700 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Pint of stout | €5–6 (≈ US$6–7) |
| Fish and chips (takeaway) | €10–14 (≈ US$12–17) |
| B&B double room | €150 (≈ US$180) |
| Surf lesson with board | €40–50 (≈ US$50–60) |
| Bus Tralee–Annascaul | €6 (≈ US$7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATM or bank in Annascaul or Inch; most places take cards but carry cash for small purchases.
- No filling station in the village; fill up in Tralee, Dingle or Camp.
- The South Pole Inn closed in 2025; its future is uncertain, so check before planning a visit.
- Inch Beach: use the main car park; driving onto the sand can get you stuck.
- Dingle Way sections can be boggy; wear proper boots and check the weather.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Gardaí
- 112 or 999
- Ambulance / Fire
- 112 or 999
- Mountain rescue (Kerry)
- 112 or 999
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- Ambulance / Fire112 or 999
- Mountain rescue (Kerry)112 or 999
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Annascaul. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, wet, many places close) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a page for Inch Beach with surf school details and tide times.
- Create a Dingle Way section guide with daily stages and overnight stops.
- Add a Tom Crean heritage trail page covering Annascaul, Ballynacourty and the South Pole Inn.
Sources
- officialBus Éireann
- officialLocal Link Kerry
- officialDingle Way
- officialAnnascaul Walks
- secondaryWikivoyage: Annascaul, revision 5314036 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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