Glengarriff

  • Glengarriff is one of Ireland's most picturesque villages lying in the heart of a beautiful glen.
  • Famous for its breathtaking scenery, it is one of the most popular tourist resorts in the country.
  • It is situated between the mountains and the sea overlooking beautiful Bantry Bay
  • Glengariff Harbour has the appearance of a lovely land-locked estuary or a lake dotted with a hundred wooded islets; its entrance is guarded by the island of Ilnaculin or Garnish Island whose famous and beautiful gardens are open to the public.
  • Other interesting attractions closeby include; Glengarriff Nature Reserve,  Blue Pool Park,  a bamboo park, a sculpture garden and a 9 hole golf course
  • There's also a wide range of water activities to enjoy in Glengarriff
  • Glengarriff is the ideal base for touring as it's just a 30 minute drive from Kenmare in County Kerry and about a 15 minute drive from Bantry town.

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