Guidebook for Clonakilty
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Beautiful unspoilt beaches of Owenahincha and The Long Strand. Great for a stroll not safe for swimming.
7 residents recomanen
Owenahincha
Beautiful unspoilt beaches of Owenahincha and The Long Strand. Great for a stroll not safe for swimming.
Lovely woodland nature reserve with the famous Castlefreake Castle. Castle is private but a lovely sight on the approach to the woods from Owenahincha.
9 residents recomanen
Castlefreke
Lovely woodland nature reserve with the famous Castlefreake Castle. Castle is private but a lovely sight on the approach to the woods from Owenahincha.
Beautifully located at a height over the sea. Busy with the sailing set in summer. Rowing regattas are worth a trip in late August.
31 residents recomanen
Glandore
Beautifully located at a height over the sea. Busy with the sailing set in summer. Rowing regattas are worth a trip in late August.
A tiny village close to a selection of beaches the largest of which is The Red strand beach, Sands cove, Dunnycove, Duneen .The week long Summer Festival at the beginning of August is worth a visit.
Ardfield
A tiny village close to a selection of beaches the largest of which is The Red strand beach, Sands cove, Dunnycove, Duneen .The week long Summer Festival at the beginning of August is worth a visit.
This hotel is spectacularly located at the edge of the Atlantic panoramic views from which to enjoy a coffee or drink. Bar food and restaurant menu available quiet on weekdays off season.
12 residents recomanen
Dunmore House Hotel
This hotel is spectacularly located at the edge of the Atlantic panoramic views from which to enjoy a coffee or drink. Bar food and restaurant menu available quiet on weekdays off season.
Kayaking trips with Atlantic Sea Kayaking leave from the spit. Day and night trips available witness the surreal bioluminesence first hand. Weather dependant, booking essential.
Reen
Kayaking trips with Atlantic Sea Kayaking leave from the spit. Day and night trips available witness the surreal bioluminesence first hand. Weather dependant, booking essential.
Cafe and restaurant popular with locals and tourists alike. Great breakfast served daily.
30 residents recomanen
Pilgrims
6 South SquareCafe and restaurant popular with locals and tourists alike. Great breakfast served daily.
Fishing village remote and quiet in winter months bustling with the sailing set and holiday makers in summer. Two great pubs with excellent reasonably priced sea food.
Crookhaven
Fishing village remote and quiet in winter months bustling with the sailing set and holiday makers in summer. Two great pubs with excellent reasonably priced sea food.
The location of the site of the first trans-atlantic telegram from a signal station (now ruin) built by Marconi himself. Epic views and a open headland and clifftop a breathtaking walk -rough ground!
6 residents recomanen
Browhead
The location of the site of the first trans-atlantic telegram from a signal station (now ruin) built by Marconi himself. Epic views and a open headland and clifftop a breathtaking walk -rough ground!
Remote and beautiful a gaelic speaking island. Serviced by ferries all year round departing from Baltimore.
36 residents recomanen
Cape Clear Island
Remote and beautiful a gaelic speaking island. Serviced by ferries all year round departing from Baltimore.
Expansive wildlife park way better than a zoo wher the animals have space to roam. Cafe, shop, serviced by train.
150 residents recomanen
Parc de la vida salvatge de Fota
Expansive wildlife park way better than a zoo wher the animals have space to roam. Cafe, shop, serviced by train.
Great spot for food old world charm overlooking beautiful Schull harbour.
7 residents recomanen
Grove House
Barrys RoadGreat spot for food old world charm overlooking beautiful Schull harbour.
Sightseeing
Cercle de pedres de Drombeg
Beautiful, ancient megalithic historical site
Six little fairy houses nestle at the foot of trees throughout these woods. You have to keep your eyes peeled they are small! Magical.
Rineen
Six little fairy houses nestle at the foot of trees throughout these woods. You have to keep your eyes peeled they are small! Magical.
A newly upgraded visitors centre here about the history of Mizen lighthouse, cafe, gift shop, interpretive centre, stunning views of the wild Atlantic.
68 residents recomanen
Mizen Head
A newly upgraded visitors centre here about the history of Mizen lighthouse, cafe, gift shop, interpretive centre, stunning views of the wild Atlantic.
Its all about the beaches here. It doesnt get more rugged and beautiful than here
41 residents recomanen
Barleycove
Its all about the beaches here. It doesnt get more rugged and beautiful than here
Shopping
Connonagh
Fabulous, award winning design and craft shop full of quirky, cutting-edge homewares.
Drinks & Nightlife
Legendary music bar ooozing with charm and if your lucky a session. Lots of ticketed events also so check out their facebook page for your visit.
34 residents recomanen
DeBarras Folk Club
55 Pearse StLegendary music bar ooozing with charm and if your lucky a session. Lots of ticketed events also so check out their facebook page for your visit.
The most celebrated beach side hotel in west cork. The bar food is excellent, afternoon tea in the residents lounge is a real treat. Extensive spa treatments available.
15 residents recomanen
Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa
The most celebrated beach side hotel in west cork. The bar food is excellent, afternoon tea in the residents lounge is a real treat. Extensive spa treatments available.
Sam's Cross
Lively bar at weekends full of character and characters alike. Nice rural setting.
Great bar, great atmosphere, many of the worlds problems have been solved of a Saturday night in the cavernous beer garden of Scannells.
18 residents recomanen
Scannells Bar
5 Connolly StreetGreat bar, great atmosphere, many of the worlds problems have been solved of a Saturday night in the cavernous beer garden of Scannells.
Entertainment & Activities
Model of West Corks old railway line. Lovely trip for small kids and trainspotters. Little jungle gym, catch a ride on Clonakilty's choo choo train.
45 residents recomanen
West Cork Model Railway Village
Inchydoney RoadModel of West Corks old railway line. Lovely trip for small kids and trainspotters. Little jungle gym, catch a ride on Clonakilty's choo choo train.
Smugglers cove crazy golf and maze is a perfect day out for the family.
25 residents recomanen
Smugglers Cove
Smugglers cove crazy golf and maze is a perfect day out for the family.
Food Scene
Rosscarbery (The Square Eastbound) station
Excellent restaurant open in summer
Good food, city centre riverside setting, reasonably priced especially set menus!
28 residents recomanen
Electric
41 S MallGood food, city centre riverside setting, reasonably priced especially set menus!