Waterville is a seaside resort on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry. It is one of the towns on the Ring of Kerry, a 180 km tourist trail that takes in some of the region’s most beautiful sites. Waterville is a charming little town, renowned for its idyllic setting and beaches, but also for having been Charlie Chaplin’s holiday resort in the 60s…

Visit Waterville

Downtown

Waterville is the tourist town par excellence: you’ll find magnificent beaches, a wildly beautiful coastline and a wide range of shops, including restaurants, hotels, B&Bs and other establishments specially dedicated to visitors who have come to spend a few days on the Iveragh Peninsula…

The town center is one of the nicest parts of the town: there are numerous pubs featuring music by local bands, the surrounding shops attract visitors with their colourful facades and often locally-made products, and the streets are pleasant to stroll along…

Waterville coastline and beaches

Situated at the head of Ballinskelligs Bay, Waterville offers a wide range of water-based activities, including fishing, boating, water-skiing and, for the more adventurous, swimming in the often cold Atlantic waters…

It’s also great fun to hike along the city’s coastline. You’ll discover exceptional wild landscapes and intense colors (especially in fine weather), ranging from azure blue to intense green…