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Kinsale : 10 activités et sites à visiter

Kinsale’s Old Head

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If you like cliffs, don't miss a trip to Old Head, near Kinsale. The site is exceptional, with its peninsula-like appearance and vertiginous cliffs!

The Old Head Lighthouse

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A black-and-white lighthouse standing silent watch over the open sea. Its charm is nice!

The Charles Fort in Kinsale

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A military fort overlooking beautiful Kinsale Bay. It was once responsible for the city's security.

Jame’s Fort, Kinsale

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This former military fort stood guard over the Bandon River. It is now in a state of ruin, but offers visitors an attractive historical vestige!


Desmond Castle

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A 12th-century castle in ruins, now totally abandoned. We love its authentic charm!

The Kinsale Loop

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Are you passing through Kinsale and feel like stretching your legs? Don't miss the Kinsale Loop, a 6km loop through the surrounding area!

Kinsale Regional Museum

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The Kinsale Regional Museum is a Kinsale museum devoted entirely to the town's history... It will take you to the very heart of Kinsale's origins!

The Old Head Golf Links

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A seductive green, surrounded by the ocean! It attracts golf enthusiasts from all over the world!


The Kinsale Heritage Town Walks

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If you like authentic guided tours, don’t miss the Kinsale Heritage Town Walks, offered by Kinsale resident Dermot Ryan....

The Kinsale Ghost Tour

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The Kinsale Ghost Tour is a highly original tour of Kinsale. Visit the village by night, for fun and excitement, while discovering local history!




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What to expect?

There’s no village more authentic than Kinsale in County Cork. Imagine a small village nestled in the Bandon estuary, a few boats bobbing here and there in the bay, a few Irishmen silently tugging at their fishing nets amidst colorful houses… and you’ll already have a glimpse of the little paradise that is the village of Kinsale!

It’s an ideal place to spend a few days, just 30 minutes from Cork. The village is also known as the gastronomic capital of Ireland, thanks to its bold and tasty restaurants. So a word of advice: come hungry!

Visit Kinsale

Kinsale: an ultra-touristy fishing village!

There’s no shortage of charm in Kinsale, a picturesque seaside village in County Cork. Once a medieval fishing port, this adorable town is now home to lively boutiques, tasty restaurants and activities for the whole family. Just 30 minutes from Cork, it’s the perfect place to spend a weekend.

For Kinsale lives by the sea, its tides and fishing. In fact, the village is particularly renowned for its gastronomy, combining fish and seafood, all accompanied by Guinness! In fact, the area is considered the gastronomic capital of Ireland, thanks to the presence of some absolutely remarkable restaurants!

This is where you can enjoy traditional Irish dishes… all made with fresh, tasty produce!

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