Explore Cork Beaches and Coastline

County Cork is the most southerly region in Ireland. Cork is known for its peninsulas; Beara Peninsula, Sheep's Head, Mizen Head and Brow Head, with Brow Head being the most southerly point of mainland Ireland.

Cork has 1,094 km of coastline, the second-longest coastline of any county after Mayo, which has 1,168 km.

Cork has many islands off the coast.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 10 beaches in Cork. You can even take a look at our list of Cork dog friendly beaches or even our Ireland Blue Flag beach list.

Cork Coast Map

Cork Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

History and heritage

Butter Museum

The Butter Museum describes the important Butter Exchange in nineteenth-century Cork, the traditional craft of home butter making and the modern success of the Kerrygold brand. Read more…
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Cork City Gaol

This 19th century prison is a castle-like building. Visitors will get an insight into the day-to-day prison life. Open 7 days a week with Audio Tour available in English, Spanish, French, Irish, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Japanese. Read more…
Beach

Garretstown Beach

Garretstown beach is a sandy beach that has some good waves and is thus popular with surfers. If you want less waves then Garrylucas tends to be calmer. Read more…
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Collegiate Church of St Marys

This is one of the oldest Christian sites in Ireland and thought to have been a monastic settlement of Saint Declan of Ardmore (c 450). Although, the current church is a mix of later periods. It was rebuilt in Irish Romanesque style (c750) and the Great Nave was erected in the year 1220. The roof timbers have been carbon dated Read more…
Beach

Tragumna Beach

Tragumna beach is a sandy beach tucked into a small bay with rocks to each side. Read more…
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Youghal lifeboat station

Youghal lifeboat station was established in 1857 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station open anytime by appointment. Read more…
History and heritage

Glucksman Gallery

The Glucksman Gallery is an art gallery in University College Cork (UCC) and was named ‘Best Public Building in Ireland’ by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland in June 2005. The gallery has three floors of display spaces and the temporary exhibitions programme focuses on thematic shows. Read more…
Beach

Barleycove Beach

Barleycove beach on the Mizen Penninsula in west cork a sand beach with extensive dunes. Read more…
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Baltimore lifeboat station

Baltimore lifeboat station was established in 1913 and operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station only open by appointment. Read more…
History and heritage

Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills

Ballincollig Royal Gunpowder Mills were originally opened in 1794 as a private enterprise, before being taken over by the British Government during the Napoleonic Wars as one of three Royal gunpowder mills that manufactured gunpowder for the British Government. Read more…
History and heritage

Queenstown Story

The Queenstown Story is a self-guided tour relaying the tales of Emigration to North America, transportation of Convicts to Australia, the story of the Irish slaves in the West Indies and, of course, the Titanic and the Lusitania disasters. The exhibition is full of stories and history and gives visitors the opportunity to explore the rich historic past and engage with Read more…
History and heritage

Cork Vision Centre

The Cork Vision Centre offers visitors an opportunity to appreciate an art gallery but also learn about conservation in art. Read more…
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