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Cork Destination Guide

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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.

Cork Coast Map

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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:

Owenahincha-beach

Owenahincha Beach

Owenahincha beach is a sandy beach backed by sand dunes and popular for surfing although the sea can be rough. Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Blue Flag Awards
Baltimore-lifeboat-station

Baltimore lifeboat station

Baltimore lifeboat station was established in 1913 and operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station only open by appointment. Read more…
Place Tags: Lifeboats
The-Warren-beach-Cork

The Warren Beach

The Warren Beach is a sandy beach backed by dunes located to the east of the Rosscarbery Estuary. The beach Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches
West-Cork-Model-Railway-Village

West Cork Model Railway Village

The West Cork Model Railway Village is taking you back to the 1940’s. You will see a miniature of the old Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
Collegiate-Church-of-St-Marys

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 Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
Cork Butter Museum

Butter Museum

The Cork Butter Museum, located in the historic Shandon area of Cork City, is a unique museum dedicated to the Read more…
Place Tags: Museums
Youghal-Lighthouse

Youghal Lighthouse

The first lighthouse was built in 1202 on the cliffs to the west side of the harbour. This beacon was Read more…
Place Tags: Lighthouses
Cork-Custom-House

Cork Custom House

The Custom House in Cork was built in 1818, and designed by the architect Abraham Hargrave. In 1882 it became Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
Cork-City-Gaol

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 Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
Inchydoney-beach

Inchydoney Beach

Inchydoney beach is a sandy beach located on Inchydoney Island that is connected to the mainland by two causeways. The Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Blue Flag Awards and Seaside Awards
Charles-Fort

Charles Fort

Charles Fort is one of the finest surviving examples of a 17th Century star-shaped fort, and much of the construction Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts and History - Heritage
Cobh-Cathedral

Cobh Cathedral

The Cathedral Church of St Colman, usually known as Cobh Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Cobh, Ireland. The Cathedral Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
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