邓金码头的蛇形楼梯, 凯里郡, 爱尔兰 Serpentine stairs of Dunquin Pier, County Kerry, Ireland (© Hugh O'Connor/Getty Images)

邓金码头的蛇形楼梯, 凯里郡, 爱尔兰 Serpentine stairs of Dunquin Pier, County Kerry, Ireland (© Hugh O'Connor/Getty Images)

爱尔兰岛的西端 Ireland's western edge

邓金码头, 凯里郡, 爱尔兰

这片令人惊叹的景色——天空与大西洋的浩瀚水域相接之处——只能徒步抵达。位于爱尔兰荒野而美丽的丁格尔半岛上，邓金码头是凯里郡最适合拍照的景点之一。这座小型码头以蜿蜒曲折的盘山小径闻名，小径如丝带般在悬崖边剧烈蜿蜒而下。这些陡峭的弯道不仅带来刺激感，更是通往下方码头的唯一路径，从这里出发的船只将驶向偏远的布拉斯凯特群岛。

附近的邓金村（爱尔兰语：Dún Chaoin）是爱尔兰最西端的聚居地，拥有壮丽的视野和深厚的爱尔兰文化底蕴。邓金人口仅略超过100人，以浓厚的盖尔语传统、故事讲述和与布拉斯克特群岛作家们的联系而闻名。游客常会造访布拉斯克特中心，这座文化博物馆讲述了岛上生活与移民的故事。无论您是被壮丽的自然景观吸引，还是被丰富的文化遗产所打动，邓金都提供了一种独特而永恒的爱尔兰体验，令人难忘。

Dunquin Pier, County Kerry, Ireland

This stunning view—where the sky meets the open waters of the Atlantic—is accessible only by foot. Tucked away on Ireland's wild and beautiful Dingle Peninsula, Dunquin Pier is one of the most photogenic spots in County Kerry. The small pier is famous for its winding, serpentine path that zigzags dramatically down the cliffside like a ribbon. These steep curves aren't just for the thrill—they're the only way to reach the pier below, where boats depart for the remote Blasket Islands.

The nearby village of Dunquin (Dún Chaoin in Irish) is Ireland's westernmost settlement, offering sweeping views and a deep connection to Irish heritage. With a population of just over 100, Dunquin is known for its strong Gaelic traditions, storytelling, and ties to the Blasket Island writers. Visitors often stop at the Blasket Centre, a cultural museum that tells the story of island life and emigration. Whether you're drawn by the dramatic landscape or the rich cultural heritage, Dunquin offers a uniquely Irish experience that feels both timeless and unforgettable.