Best Beach in Kinsale

"You’ll find Red Strand Beach a stone’s throw from Clonakilty and Rosscarbery. This is a flat, sandy beach that’s nestled in a small bay near Dunowen Head. As is the case with many beaches in West Cork, this place gets busy during the warmer months, and grabbing a place to park can be tricky."

"Dotted with rock pools, the Red Strand is only minutes from the Long Strand and offers a wonderful tranquil spot for the whole family. Click here for google maps directions from Clonakilty."

"Dunworley Beach is a real hidden gem on the Clonakilty coast. This tidal beach is perfect for a serene swim or walk along the cliffs and is popular with bodyboarders and surfers alike. Click here for google maps directions from Clonakilty."

"Situated next to Kilconman Marsh and the Old Head of Kinsale is this hidden gem. The white sands beach has numerous grassy dunes and rocky cliffs on either side of the beach. A public car park and toilet facilities are close by and during bathing season, there is a lifeguard."

"Fountainstown is the closest of the many beaches near Cork City. This is a very popular seaside resort situated on the South Cork coast and on the northern side of Ringabella bay. This is a great place to bring the kids, with heaps of activities for them to enjoy close by."

"Myrtleville is one of the most popular beaches near Cork City, and for good reason. One of the best reasons to visit this beach is the opportunity to see some seals (from afar!)!. Myrtleville is another another popular beach due to its location though it doesn’t tend to be as crowded as Fountainstown Beach (it’s smaller in size, too)."

"Overlooking the historic The River Lee, The Kingsley offers 131 bedrooms perfectly designed for your comfort. Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, our Cork City hotel ensures a sense of tranquility. Choose the room that best suits you, ranging from our Classic or Deluxe King Room Suites, three luxurious Junior Suites or a lavish two-story Penthouse."

"Making the most of its scenic location along the old Lee Baths site, the Kingsley offers top modern luxury on the outskirts of Cork city. A large Technogym, expansive spa, pool, and innovative dining options combine to make the Kingsley a very special spot for families, couples and singles."

"This amazing spa has great and knowledgeable therapists that make you feel comfortable and relaxed. At The Spa at the Kingsley you will be able to enjoy a mix of therapies, beauty treatments and massages. The spa facilities also include a thermal suite and steam rooms."

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"When life gets a bit overwhelming, you can head over to the 0 gravity float spa in Cork. This spa is rated number 1 of the best spas in cork and offers clients an opportunity to switch off from the hustle and bustle of life and the near constant stimulation we are burdened with. This spa promises a way to deal with depression, pain and anxiety through their floatation tanks."

"The Crawford Art Gallery is housed in Cork’s former Custom House – an imposing red-brick structure erected in 1724 and a welcome juxtaposition to the modern glass façade of Cork Opera House next door. The building has been augmented many times since, with the most recent extension in 2000 – designed by Dutch architect Erick van Egeraat – bringing an additional exhibition wing for modern art. The impressive permanent collection gives a visual insight into themes that trace the city’s biography, from the life of a ‘merchant prince’ in 18th-century Cork to famine and emigration."

"The Crawford Art Gallery, just beside the Opera House, houses a wide array of art, from classical paintings to video installations, presented in beautiful surroundings. Fresh visiting exhibits rotate frequently, and the permanent collection is anchored by a selection of Greek and Roman sculpture casts. The on-site café, surrounded by a selection of the gallery’s artworks, is an ideal spot for recharging with a light lunch or tea and cake on vintage china."

"The Blackrock Castle Observatory may be old (the building dates back to 1582) but it’s always had an eye on the horizon. Originally, the watchtower was built to defend Cork from pirates, the Spanish, and even (in the case of one English Lord) Corkonians themselves. With walls thick enough to withstand cannon fire, it presented a formidable defense to marauders."

"Blackrock Castle Observatory is a 16th century castle located about 2km from the heart of Cork City on the banks of the river Lee. The present-day castle is actually the third structure to stand on this site. In 1582 the townspeople of Cork built a watchtower here to guard the harbour from pirates and"

"The Michael Collins Centre, located at Castleview, Clonakilty, West Cork displays an audio/ visual of Michael Collins (the Big Fella’s) childhood, his family history, his school days and the important Collins’ sites around Clonakilty. A guide then continues the presentation, using slides, large photographs or film clips, the visitor is taken through the 1916 rebellion, War of Independence, Treaty talks and the Civil War. The tragic death of Michael Collins at Beal Na Blath and his Legacy are also discussed."

"This Heritage Centre contains photographs and a military exhibition in a cottage theatre. Outside the centre, an ambush trail is laid out, a one hundred meter section of road designed to look like a War of Independence/Civil War ambush site. For the visitor who wants to stand on the spot where history was made, they also offer the Michael Collins Tour, visiting all the important sites in the area."

"St. Peter's Cork is one of Cork's oldest standing churches on one of Cork's oldest streets, North Main Street. The history of St. Peter's dates back to 1270's. Reopened in 2016 as Cork's Centre Of Commemoration for Ireland's 1916 Centenary Programme, St. Peter's is a free tourist attraction and exhibition space in Cork City Centre."

"St. Peter’s is a free tourist attraction in the heart of Cork city. With a full programme of arts and entertainment it’s a must see attraction for both tourists and locals."

"Pay a visit to the Toy Soldier Factory in Macroom to see the world's largest Battle of Waterloo exhibit with over 15,000 hand cast figures, their impressive Lord of the Rings model collection and attend one of their workshops where you can cast and paint your very own model to take home. You can also take part in their interactive tour where you'll learn how to pour metal into their spin casting machines."

"The Toy Soldier Factory houses the world’s largest collection of Lord of the Rings figurines, and your child can even try their hand at making their own in an interactive workshop. The perfect fun thing to do in Cork with kids if you have any budding artists on your hands!. Address: Kilnamartyra, Macroom, Co."