Beare Peninsula

promontory, Cork, Ireland

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The Beare Peninsula is a long promontory located in southwestern County Cork, Ireland. It is situated on the Atlantic Ocean and forms part of the coastline of Bantry Bay, separating it from the Sheep's Head peninsula to the south. The peninsula is characterized by mountains and scenic landscapes. Bantry Bay itself has historical significance, having been entered by French fleets in 1689 and 1796 during attempted invasions of Ireland. Whiddy Island, near the head of the bay, has remnants of a British naval station and a former oil terminal.12

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…long, scenic promontories such as Beare Peninsula. At the head of Bantry Bay is Glengariff, where subtropical vegetation survives because of the mild winters.
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…long, scenic promontories such as Beare Peninsula. At the head of Bantry Bay is Glengariff, where subtropical vegetation survives because of the mild winters.
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