As residents and caretakers of Dingle Peninsula the members of Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance recognise our collective and individual responsibility to ensure the landscape, culture and traditions of this place/area are protected for future generations to enjoy and experience. DPTA supports the Barcelona Declaration.
Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance support and follow sustainable tourism objectives and encourage the philosophy of slow tourism, of giving time to a place. Dingle Peninsula as a destination has a lot to offer the visitor - spectacular scenery and nature, friendly people, a wide choice of wonderful activities, an ancient language, culture, tradition, great accommodation and superb food. Slow tourism is all about living in a place at a slow pace. It asks nothing of you but to spare a few precious days, to explore, to discover. Dingle Peninsula is much more than an attraction……..more than just a day visit, it is a destination.
Visitors who stay longer bring a more environmentally friendly type of tourism and create valuable income for the Dingle Peninsula. Most accommodation suppliers, activity providers, shops, bars and restaurants are owned and run by locals. By staying a few days and enjoying the Dingle Peninsula visitors create employment and support the local economy. Local musicians, artisan food and drink producers, artists and craft producers are supported in turn by the discerning visitor.