
Killarney National Park is the largest national park in Ireland; it contains spectacular mountains, woodlands and lakes. There are in excess of 20 lakes and loughs of varying sizes. These lakes are largely unspoilt with some spectacular views of the mountains and rarely visited islands. This is the beautiful combination of mountains, and valleys, lakes and islands, rivers, waterfalls, bogs and woodlands forges a distinctive and beautiful landscape. The lakes lie sandwiched between the mountains of the McGillicuddy's Reeks and lower agricultural lands North and East of Killarney. There are also many different habitat types from fresh water, through grassland and mountain communities with rare alpine flora, to sessile oakwoods, bogs and heaths. Thought to be only one of three in Europe, the trees grow on almost bare limestone and have a wonderful carpet of mosses beneath. The strawberry tree, the Killarney fern, the pine martin and red squirrel are regulars in this area of the Ireland.
By visiting this magnificent place you can get a lot of pleasure, rest and unity with nature. You can get a walking tour, go rock climbing or you can rent a bicycle, you can do some fishing or horse riding, or just take a boat and go sailing, canoeing or kayaking. So it’s up to you and your interests.




