Castletownbere, on the southern coast of the Beara
Peninsula is Ireland's biggest white fishing port. This This
bustling port town bringing in people from all walks of
life to socialise and dine in our fine selection of pubs and restaurants. Learn
more about the Beara Peninsula by visiting our online bookshop. |
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| Fresh fish
and seafood - locally landed - is on the menu in most of
Castletownbere's friendly, family-run restaurants. The local A.I.B. Bank has been awarded a certificate for customer
care. The Square is a hub of activity. Shops, restaurants,
cafes and pubs are all within easy walking distance, and parking
is free. |
The Castletownbere fishing fleet is
based in Bantry Bay in the second safest and deepest natural harbour in the World. Yachts call in for safe mooring, as do many larger ships weighing anchor in Berehaven Harbour that lies between town and Bere Island |
The westernmost tip
of the peninsula boasts Ireland's only cable car.
Built to take the people of Dursey
Island and their animals safely to the mainland it also
serves hikers, walkers, bird-watchers and sights-seers
who want to visit the peace and tranquility of
this remote island. |
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| There are three
inhabited islands to visit on the Beara Peninsula - Dursey, Garnish and Bere Island. Bere Island
(seen here) offers accommodation to those who want to spend time exploring the fort,
neolithic standing stones, and walks. Garnish Island in Glengarriff is renowned the
world over for its beautiful formal Italian Gardens and Dursey is a paradise for walkers,
historians and bird-watchers. |
Good locations for shore angling have been marked out around the peninsula
and local shops sell rods, fishing tackle and lures. Look out for these signs as you make your way round the coastal drive. |
There are
fishing sites like this
one near Cod's Head. Lake fishing, mainly for
trout is also possible, but permits are required for
some stocked lakes. (Ask in local shops and pubs.) |
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| Backpacking your way round the peninsula is
a good way to get to know the spectacular countryside and to
meet people. Hostels in
Adrigole, Castletownbere, Allihies and Glanmore
welcome hill-walkers, as do local guesthouses and B&Bs. |
The Beara Way
signposted walking route guides hill-walkers to places
of interest. This breathtaking route encompasses wide vistas and stunning backdrops,
passing lakes, shorelines and clifftops. Look for the black and yellow markers that will show you the
easiest and safest route around our peninsula |
Many people enjoy cycling round our peninsula on the popular Beara Cycling Route A map on this site shows you the
cycling route. Other maps show walking and heritage sites of
interest to help you enjoy your visit to our home. |
Ancient Archaeological sites like this one near Adrigole
have held their mysteries for thousands of years. Such sites are clearly marked by brown and white signposts. This one is the Leitrim Beg
Wedge Grave.
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You can
read about Archaeological sites in Connie Murphy's book. Out
of print at the present time, but you can browse our
bookshop for other titles |
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