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Cork

Ireland’s largest county combines a vibrant city, colourful harbour towns and a spectacular Atlantic coastline.

ExploreCork City, West Cork and the Beara Peninsula
Best timeApril to October
Time needed3–5 days
Perfect forFood lovers, families, coastal explorers and road trippers

Plan your visit

Why visit Cork?

Ireland’s largest county combines a vibrant city, colourful harbour towns and a spectacular Atlantic coastline.

Don’t miss

Top 20 landmarks and attractions

A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.

  1. 01Blarney Castle
  2. 02The English Market
  3. 03Mizen Head Signal Station
  4. 04Fastnet Lighthouse
  5. 05Kinsale
  6. 06Charles Fort
  7. 07Gougane Barra
  8. 08Glengarriff
  9. 09Garnish Island
  10. 10Dursey Island Cable Car
  11. 11Allihies
  12. 12Beara Peninsula
  13. 13Fota Wildlife Park
  14. 14Spike Island
  15. 15Cork City Gaol
  16. 16St Fin Barre’s Cathedral
  17. 17Elizabeth Fort
  18. 18Ballycotton Cliff Walk
  19. 19Cape Clear Island
  20. 20Inchydoney Beach

Suggested route

A simple three-day itinerary

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Day 1: Explore Cork City, the English Market, Shandon and the waterfront.

2

Day 2: Visit Kinsale, Charles Fort and the Old Head coastline.

3

Day 3: Continue west through Glengarriff, Allihies and the Beara Peninsula.

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