Beara Peninsula, Peninsula in County Cork and County Kerry, Ireland
Beara Peninsula stretches between Kenmare Bay and Bantry Bay, offering stone circles, coastal paths, and mountain ranges across a connected landscape. The region combines archaeological sites with modern walking routes and traditional fishing villages.
The region shows settlement dating back to the Bronze Age with surviving stone monuments from that period. Later, Irish culture and traditional ways shaped the peninsula through to the present day.
The peninsula maintains connections to traditional Irish life through local festivals, fishing practices, and storytelling traditions in small coastal villages that keep cultural heritage alive.
The region can be explored on foot or by car, with marked paths and a ring road providing access to villages and natural areas. Spring through autumn offers the best conditions for walking and travel.
A cable car connects Dursey Island to the mainland, enabling rare sightings of dolphins and whales during the crossing. This transport method is unique in Ireland.
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