Head to the historic city of County Cork
Enjoy the area's history, monuments and entertainment and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in County Cork. Travelers to this welcoming city praise the shopping, restaurants and theaters. With a vacation rental, you get a home away from home. Many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in and around County Cork
Do you want to find attractions to visit during your stay? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and experience everything that County Cork has to offer. Here are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Douglas Golf Club (3 mi / 4.9 km)
- Titanic Trail (8.3 mi / 13.3 km)
- Kartworld Adventure Centre (9.5 mi / 15.2 km)
- Kinsale Golf Club (11.6 mi / 18.7 km)
- National Rowing Centre (12.2 mi / 19.6 km)
- Bandon Golf Club (17 mi / 27.3 km)
Exploring the natural features in County Cork
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, County Cork is a great place to get outside. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Fitzgerald Park (1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Cork Harbour (9.4 mi / 15.1 km)
- Barnane Walk (18.6 mi / 29.9 km)
- Inchydoney Island Beach (26.3 mi / 42.3 km)
- Fota House Arboretum and Gardens (7.2 mi / 11.6 km)
- Farran Forest Park (12.1 mi / 19.5 km)
Transportation options to and around County Cork
The nearest airport is in Cork Airport (ORK), located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the city center.
If you prefer to travel by train, Cork Kent Station, Glounthaune Station and Fota Station are the main stations in the city.