Waterville

An Coireán

A seaside holiday town where Charlie Chaplin vacationed for many years. A statue of him stands by the shore, and it is a departure point for the Skellig Islands.

Waterville lies between Lough Currane and Ballinskelligs Bay. From the 1950s, the Chaplin family came here on holiday almost every year. Today a bronze statue of him stands on the seaside promenade, and the town holds an annual Charlie Chaplin comedy film festival. Just outside town is Waterville Golf Links, one of Ireland’s top links courses. There are restaurants and bars by the sea, ideal for stopping for lunch on the Ring of Kerry. In summer, boats sail from a nearby pier to the Skellig Islands.

Opening hours

All day

Seaside town · Chaplin · Golf

Nearby sights

Derrynane House & Beach
Ballycarbery Castle
Cahergall Stone Fort
Staigue Stone Fort
Valentia Island
Portmagee
Kerry Cliffs
Sneem

Places to eat nearby

QC's Seafood Restaurant
The Moorings Seafood Restaurant
No. 35 Kenmare
Bricín Restaurant and Boxty House
Cronin's Restaurant
Kitty O'Se's Seafood and Grill