Kenmare is a small town in the south of County Kerry, Ireland which was granted to the English scientist Sir William Petty by Oliver Cromwell as part payment for completing the mapping of Ireland in 1656. It is rooted between the Ring of Kerry and the Beara peninsula and is only 32 kilometers from Killarney. Kenmare is the anglicised form of Ceann Mara, meaning "head of the sea", referring to the head of Kenmare Bay. The closest airport to the town is Kerry Airport at Farranfore. With airport transfers, it is easy to move around the town seamlessly, while enjoying the highest standard of comfort. Some places to visit in the enchanting town are Park Hotel Kenmare, Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort, Rockcrest House Kenmare.
Take part in several sightseeing tours to enjoy the comfortable accommodation, Golf Courses, stunning setting Kenmare is best known for. Walking tours help you enjoy one of the most breathtaking sceneries in natural Europe, while biking on quiet backroads. Food tours give you the chance to enjoy scintillating aromas while tasting the exquisite gourmet food Kenmare is famous for.
There are no shortages of striking open green spaces in Kenmare. A tourist's sure way of enjoying the beauty of these parks is engaging in day trips and excursions. Other outdoor activities to enjoy in the beautiful town are a scenic loop drive on the Atlantic coast of Iveragh Peninsula, cycling through Moll's Gap and hiking through Beara way. Tripindicator compiles the most reliable feedback to provide an informative guide, guaranteed to save users money.
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