West Cork Tourism
The Rectory, Cork Road
Skibbereen
West Cork, Ireland

Tourist Information Offices in West Cork:

Bantry (seasonal)
+353 (0)27 50229


Clonakilty
+353 (0)23 88 33226


Glengarriff (seasonal)
+353 (0)27 63084


Kinsale
+353 (0)21 477 2234


Macroom (seasonal)
+353 (0)26 43280


Skibbereen
+353 (0)28 21766


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Accommodation in West Cork

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Bandon is the largest town in West Cork and is regarded as the gateway to West Cork. The Bandon River Valley has the finest agricultural land in West Cork. In a clean green environment the raw materials, that form the ingredients of the renowned food fare, are grown and reared. The Bandon region is very popular with anglers and there is great salmon and trout fishing in the area. Taking the N71 coastal route from Bandon, one passes through the village of Ballinascarthy, birthplace of the father of motor industry, pioneer and magnate, Henry Ford.

Carrigaline The Cork Harbour area is a thriving industrial and services zone, but it also boasts plenty of amenities, with several top class hotels and restaurants south and west of Cork City. The main centre of population here is Carrigaline, a bustling satellite town and convenient stopping-off point for both the airport and ferryport.

Crosshaven is a historic fishing village and also headquarters for Royal Cork Yacht Club, reputed to be the oldest club in the world. Nearby are fine beaches such as Fountainstown and Myrtleville, to mention just two. Also noted for water-based activities is Monkstown just down the road from Passage West. It is also one of the terminals of the cross river car ferry service, linking it with Cobh and the East Cork area.

Kinsale is widely regarded as the Gourmet Capital of the South and deservedly so, with the local Good Food Circle promoting the fine selection of restaurants in the area and the popular Kinsale Gourmet Festival, held every October for over two decades. With fresh fish from the clean seas off the coastline and good wholesome food produce - much of which is organically grown - available to local chefs of many styles and influences, it is little wonder that the West Cork area as a whole, is gaining in stature as a veritable haven for gourmands. However, it is not all upmarket fare, as there are food outlets to cater for all price ranges and people may eat out with good value for money Heading for West Cork from the Cork Harbour area, or indeed from the airport, one travels through Ballinhassig and Half Way, the latter of which has a quaint exhibition of vintage vehicles and machinery. Then it is on to Innishannon, a picturesque village of character and charm, immortalised by Alice Taylor in her books.

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