Cork Travel Guide

Cork Travel Guide
Cork

Location
South coast of Ireland

Climate
Similar to the UK, summers are usually bright, up to 25 Celsius, winters can be cold but Cork escapes really bad weather due to it's sheltered coastal location.

Currency
EURO

Time Difference
GMT

Transfer Time
Cork airport is located to the south of the city and is easily accessible by bus, train and taxi.

Hotels
There is a wide variety of accomodation in Cork. In addition to the usual B&Bs and hotesl, there are holiday cottages, historic country houses and campsites offering good value accomodation

Attractions
Blarney Castle, The Opera House, Princes Street Market, St Finbar's Cathedral, Cork City Jail, Cork Heritage Park, Doneraile Wildlife Park.

Shopping
Although Cork's City Centre is fairly small there are many local art and craft shops plus department stores situated on Patrick Street and Merchant Quay.

Excursions
Cobh (pronounced 'Cove') is situated on Great Island in Cork harbour and is a traditional Irish town, once a major embarkation point to America. Kinsale is a beautiful, picuresque town situated on the coast, south of Cork, famous for yachting, fishing and latterly, gourmet restaurants.

Family
The Irish love children and they are welcome in most hotels, restaurants and bars. There are many attractions (above) that children will enjoy.

Getting Around
Much of Cork's beauty lies outside of the city to the west and car hire is recommended as public transport is limited.

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