Bounce in a club with Pure Cork pizzazz, revel in a festival or kick back to some jazz. Catch an intimate gig in a pub with a fire or watch a horse race with locals that comes down to the wire…
View allKayak around the city or head north for a hike, see Dursey by cable car and explore Beara by bike!
View allFind a charming old cottage or quiet hotel, in our old merchant city or near the sound of sea swell…
View allSink a cool pint of stout as the fireside roars, there’s a plate of fresh seafood and the name on it is yours…
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View allReconnect with nature and take in the sea breeze while experiencing all the West Cork landscape has to offer.
West Cork is a walkers’ Eden, with stunning coastal paths and ancient pilgrim ways which bring you over mountains, through hidden valleys and on into the ancient, deep woods - following the paths made by the first Christian missionaries. Take your time to research the treks which suit you best as West Cork has all types of walks to choose from, including five long distance routes which can take up to two weeks to shorter strolls which can take less than an hour.
Trails & Walks
Cork is Ireland's Gateway to Europe's finest maritime-inspired stories and adventures. Its mesmerising landscape and 1100 km coastline deliver an unforgettable journey. See a full list of all our blue flag and green coast award beaches...
West Cork Beaches
There certainly is no lack of choice for those wishing to get out on the water in West Cork with everything from spectacular night time kayaking to high spread boat tours available.
Water Activities
Whether you aspire to beautifully manicured borders or enjoy a wander through wild woodland; whether you like to know the name of every exotic shrub or are content to gaze wordlessly at a native wild-flower meadow, there’s a garden in West Cork which will inform and inspire you. These oases of tranquillity are bathed
West Cork Gardens
Life can get busy, with far too little time to de-stress, detox and reconnect. For that reason it is improtant to take some time out when you can to escape from it all in 'A Place Apart' such as West Cork. Here you can relax, explore and connect with the countryside, and why not add to this experience by checking out one of the many health and wellness activities to be found along the epic West Cork Coast.
Health & Wellness
West Cork is bursting with outdoor fun for kids of all ages, offering no end of opportunity to breathe in the pure air of the Atlantic and revel in our natural wonders.
Family Fun
