SIGHTSEEING
THE IDEAL BASE TO DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF IRELAND
Glengarriff is an ideal centre for touring the delightful sites of West Cork.
The Ring of Beara offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland , while south of Glengarriff lies the town of Bantry. Travel north via the Caha Pass to Kenmare, Co. Kerry; travel east and visit picturesque Gougane Barra. Well worth a trip is a visit to Barley Lake.
In Glengarriff itself, the Glengarriff Bamboo Park is a delightful site on the inner harbour which offers spectacular views and an opportunity to see sub tropical palms and bamboos that thrive there.
The Glengarriff Nature Reserve encloses one of the few forests of Native Oak remaining in Ireland. Walks, nature trails and picnic areas are all found easily with the area.
A short boat trip across the harbour will take you to Garnish Island . This world famous island is a sub tropical garden paradise. Other features on the island include a replica Sun Temple and a well preserved Napoleonic Martello Tower.