An Portan ('The Crab' in Irish) is an excellent hotel in the settlement of Dunquin, a quiet part of the Dingle Peninsula away from the crowded conditions of the town of Dingle. If you are looking for a genuine experience of the Irish countryside, and to stay in a B&B run by friendly and helpful people, this is the place for you. The hotel serves an excellent breakfast, with a choice of the traditional Irish Breakfast, or omelette, or scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. They also serve dinner for guests only, and the food is delicious: steak, salmon, and a couple of other alternatives. The sea views are magnificent, and the hotel overlooks the Blasket Islands. Staff helped us organize a boat trip to the Blaskets for birdwatching and historical interest. Nearby is the Blasket Island Center. Hotel is on the R559, which makes a loop around Slea Head and runs past beehive huts, the Gallarus Oratory, other historical attractions, and incredibly beautiful scenery. If you do not want to deal with the busloads of tourists in Dingle at midday, and the crowds on the Ring of Kerry, I recommend Dunqin and this B&B in particular.