West Cork
Glengarriff - Property in Ireland - West Cork
GLENGARRIFF - translated from [An
Gleann Garbh] in Irish/Gaelic meaning "The Rugged Glen" - is a truly cosmopolitan
village situated in a glacially deepened valley in West Cork on the South West Coast of Ireland. Glengarriff is nestled by the foothills
of the Caha Mountain range and its climate is mild and temperate due to the Jet Stream which warms
the waters of Bantry Bay. The uniquely mild climate, means that vegetation thrives in this unique environment, and
Gorse, Fuschia, Rhododendrons, and Camelias grow vigourously and cover the hillsides and valleys in
this area. Glengarriff is also one of the few areas in the British Isles which still retains much
of the ancient woodlands which once covered these islands. Given the unique woodlands in the area
the state has designated large tracts of forestry as a protected National Nature Reserve and the
reserve located just outside the village provides spectacular woodland walks, waterfalls, rocky
moorlands, and ancient woodlands with many trees up to 1000 years old ! This magnificent reserve
was once the property of Lord Bantry but is now a public amenity with miles of walks, picnic
areas and river trails etc In summer many visitors from all around the globe,
flock to the area to enjoy the many pleasures of West Cork such as our unique
flora and fauna, angling, sailing, whale watching, woodland walks, garnish island and adventure
holidays amongst many others. The stunning natural beauty of the area means that many nationalities have
made Glengarriff their home all year round, and the cosmopolitan nature of the area
is evident in a vibrant arts and social scene throughout the year. Garnish Island - the jewel of Glengarriff is Garnish Island. Located in the
the sheltered waters of Glenarriff's deep water harbour. Garnish Islans is a major
tourist attraction and is one of the finest cultivated island gardens in Europe. The
island can be reached by a short ferry trip from the harbour in the village. Click
on Garinish Island for full details of this special place. Glengarriff village also has an amenity area called the Blue Pool, which
is a stunning coastal woodland area with many walks and viewpoints offering a terrific
way to explore the many inlets of glengarriff harbour on foot. Glengarriff Harbour - located in the village is a truly magnificent natural harbour.
The harbour has many of tiny islands and offers an ideal environment for sailing, diving and
swimming. During the season Cruise Liners also drop anchor in the harbour.
Ancient Monuments - Many ancient monuments are located in and around the glengarriff
area such as dolmens, cairns, and standing stones. Music and Craic ! - As with all of West Cork, Glengarriff is a very special place and almost every night of the year
you will find great hospitality, music and fun in the village Pubs and Hotels.
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