Maharees Peninsula, County Kerry

Maharees - Na Machairi - The Cultivated Lands

Location of Maharees Peninsula

The Maharees is located in the South-West of Ireland in County Kerry. Situated off the Dingle Peninsula. It is mostly a sandy spit jutting into the Atlantic Ocean.

History of Maharees

Off the peninsula lie the Maharee Islands or the Seven Hogs. The largest island contains remnants of an early Christian monastic settlement.

The Maharees is known world wide among surfers, with the Atlantic swells and the wonderful sandy beaches. World Championships have been held here.

Maharees Visitor Attractions

Maharees Festivals

Transport

Aeroplane: Kerry Airport is the closest airport to Maharees - 50km. Click here for details on Irish Airports.

Train: A train service operates to Tralee station (32km from Maharees). Timetables can be viewed by logging onto Irish Rail web site

Bus: A bus service operates between Tralee and Castlegregory (5km from Maharees). The bus stop is located in Castlegregory Village. Timetables can be viewed by logging onto Bus Eireann web site

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