The 'Kingdom’ has a maze of blissfully quiet country
lanes each of which has a story to tell - Around every
corner, a piece of history unfolds amidst the most beautiful
of scenery. There are tiny fishing villages, early Christian
ruins, and Irelands highest mountain. There is nothing
quite like the exhilaration of travelling through quiet
country roads and unspoilt villages off the beaten track.
You will receive a warm welcome from the locals in the
County of Kerry, who have all the time in the world to
swap yarns with
you.
No matter from which direction the County
of Kerry is approached, the great central spine of mountains
draws the eye of the traveller like a great symphony draws
an audience to a fitting climax. The relatively high mountains
and narrow peninsulas conjure weather patterns, which
change the face of the mountains, the surface of the water
and the texture of the landscape by the minute.
The fretted and deep bays created by the
mighty Atlantic play tricks with the light and produce
a magical quality, which intoxicates the senses. Relatively
little industry ensures an environment which is the envy
of Europe, producing a background against which every
water and land based activity can be enjoyed to the full.
The special culture of the largely agricultural people
gives a unique feeling to the country and the warm welcome,
which is spontaneously extended, will captivate the heart
of any visitor.
Kerry offers a great diversity of scenery,
culture and leisure activities. There are many amenities,
places of interest, sporting and leisure activities, festivals
and other special events to experience. Sporting enthusiasts
will find plenty to do, from golfing, cycling and equestrian,
to a wide variety of water sports such as angling, sailing,
diving, Windsurfing, etc. Kerry is also a Walker’s
and Climber’s paradise with it’s many long
distance Walking Routes, National Parks and great Mountain
Ranges.
For those interested in history and archaeology
there are many outstanding items of interest to be seen,
and there are a number of Major Heritage Interpretative
Centres, Open Farms, Museums, Castles, Houses and Gardens
open to the public.
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