Day 1: Explore Cork City, the English Market, Shandon and the waterfront.
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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.
- 01Blarney Castle
- 02The English Market
- 03Mizen Head Signal Station
- 04Fastnet Lighthouse
- 05Kinsale
- 06Charles Fort
- 07Gougane Barra
- 08Glengarriff
- 09Garnish Island
- 10Dursey Island Cable Car
- 11Allihies
- 12Beara Peninsula
- 13Fota Wildlife Park
- 14Spike Island
- 15Cork City Gaol
- 16St Fin Barre’s Cathedral
- 17Elizabeth Fort
- 18Ballycotton Cliff Walk
- 19Cape Clear Island
- 20Inchydoney Beach
Suggested route
A simple three-day itinerary
Day 2: Visit Kinsale, Charles Fort and the Old Head coastline.
Day 3: Continue west through Glengarriff, Allihies and the Beara Peninsula.
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