Overview of the Moorings

The Moorings provides:

• 3-star guesthouse accommodation
• Delicious sea-food restaurant
• Award-winning bar-food
• Traditional Irish music sessions
• Advice on trips to Skelligs, local attractions and much more

Map of Portmagee, Ring of Kerry, South Kerry and Ireland

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Moorings Facilities and Rates

Open from the beginning of March until December, our 3 star accomodation is tastefully furnished and comes equipped with every convenience you could possibly want.

All the rooms are en suite, many with a view overlooking the harbour so you can watch the fishing boats return in the evening time.

Places to Visit

Below are just a number of interesting places to visit within 10 minutes of Portmagee.

• Being just off the Ring Of Kerry, you also have easy access to all of the wonders that route provides.
• Scenic Skellig Ring - The snug scenic ring off of the Ring of Kerry incorporating Portmagee, Ballingskelligs and Valentia Island.
• Coomanaspig Pass – See the spectacular views of Iveragh, Dingle and the Skelligs (see left) for yourself from the highest point in Ireland accessible by car.
• The Skellig Experience – This Heritage Centre, just over the bridge in Valentia, covers the fascinating history and ecology of the Skelligs Rocks.
• Skelligs Chocolates – Sample the delicious hand-made chocolates straight from the workshop floor in St. Finian's Bay.

The Skelligs Rocks

One of the most mysterious and enchanting of our local attractions is the Skellig Rocks. These floating pyramids of sandstone have been home to some of the earliest monastic settlements in Ireland as well as providing sanctuary to fantastic numbers of birdlife in the area. "The Skellig Experience" Heritage Centre just over the bridge in Valentia, covers the Skelligs' fascinating history and ecology.

A visit is a must and boat trips to the rock are available every Summer from April to late September, depending on weather conditions. Trips cost approximately €35 per person.