West Cork

West Cork extends across three major peninsulas: Beara, Sheep's Head, and Mizen Head, featuring numerous coastal towns and sheltered harbors along the Atlantic coast.

The region includes ancient Iron Age burial monuments, megalithic tombs, and stone circles dating back to the time of the Dáirine kingdom of Corcu Loígde.

Local communities maintain strong connections to maritime traditions, with fishing villages, seafood festivals, and regular traditional music sessions throughout the district.

Visitors can explore the region through the Wild Atlantic Way route, connecting locations from Baltimore to Bantry, with accommodations available in towns and coastal villages.

The area contains Carbery's Hundred Isles, an archipelago of small islands scattered along the coastline, including inhabited Sherkin Island and Cape Clear.

Location: County Cork

GPS coordinates: 51.68843,-9.14339

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11