County Cork : activities and sites to visit

Of these 7500 km², County Cork is officially the second largest county in Ireland. Located at the southern tip of the country, the Cork region is particularly famous for its numerous tourist attractions. From Cork to Kinsale, or Cobh, the corners to visit will plunge you into a typical Irish charm, which subtly mixes cities and countryside, villages and wild landscapes…

Visit County Cork

A region between wide open spaces and dynamic cities!

Don’t miss the city of Cork, the official capital of the county, known for being a student city on the move. There are many tourist and cultural sites that will offer you a complete view of the region (historical, cultural…etc.), and the possibilities of accommodation on site are numerous (B&B, Cottage, Hotels…etc.)!

Don’t miss either the famous castles and other ruins of the region, including the Blarney Castle, a real marvel for the eyes!

County Cork: discover the map

(Tourist sites and places to eat and drink)

County Cork: activities and sites to visit

Location
Type of site

Blackrock Castle Observatory - K.ristof - cc

Irish castles

The Blackrock Castle Observatory

Cork

3.62/5 (2,905 votes)

A castle in Cork which has a telescope for astronomical observation.

More info

Irish lighthouses

Mizen Head

Schull

3.69/5 (1,751 votes)

A lighthouse located in a dizzying setting, looking like the end of the world!

More info

La Midleton Distillery - IProspectIE - cc

Irish Distilleries

The Midleton Distillery

Midleton

3.50/5 (893 votes)

One of the most famous Irish distilleries in Ireland!

More info

Irish Islands

Bull Rock

Beara Peninsula

4.23/5 (421 votes)

A rocky island that immediately reminds one of the strange islands of Pirate of the Caribbean! It has the peculiarity of having a rocky tunnel that crosses it!

More info