Iveragh Peninsula
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The Iveragh Peninsula is located in County Kerry in the Republic of Ireland. It is the biggest peninsula of Southwestern Ireland. A mountain range, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, lies in the centre of the peninsula. Carrauntoohill, its highest mountain, is also the highest peak of Ireland.
Some towns around the peninsula include Killorglin, Cahersiveen, Portmagee, Waterville, Caherdaniel, Sneem and Kenmare.
The Ring of Kerry, a popular tourist trail, circles the coastline, beginning and ending at Killarney, just east of the peninsula.
Valentia Island lies off the north-western tip of the peninsula. It is connected with the peninsula by a bridge at Portmagee village, but it can also be reached by ferry crossing between Renard Point on the mainland and Knightstown on the island.
The Skellig Islands lie about 12 kilometres off the west coast and are known for their monastic buildings and birdlife.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Iveragh Peninsula guide from Frommer's
- Information about the Ring of Kerry
- Iveragh Peninsula at Birdlife International
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