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Ireland’s first marine nature reserve, the magical sea lake Lough Hyne, is just up the road, while westward lies Mizen Head, the land’s end of Ireland. Alternatively, take the ferry from Baltimore pier to one of the three main members of ‘Carbery’s Hundred Isles’ — Cape Clear, Sherkin and Heir — each with its own special attractions.
- Lough Ine
The lough is about 60 hectares in area and 50 metres deep....
- Dún Na Séad Castle
The castle of Dún na Séad dominates the village from a rocky...
- Bantry House and Gardens
This 18 th century mansion was the seat of the former Earls...
- Mizen Head
An excursion to Mizen Head — the ‘land’s end’ of Ireland —...
- Outlets for Local West Cork Artists and Craftworkers
The relaxed lifestyle and spectacular surroundings make...
- See & Do
There is so much to do in West Cork and Baltimore is the...
- Things to do
There is a wide range of activities for all ages in...
- Lough Ine
It’s a one stop shop for all the local artists under the same roof. From €3 to €3000. Just a great little place... 2023. 10. Baltimore Sea Safari. 181. Boat Tours. Baltimore Sea Safari is a family run boat trip business from Baltimore in West Cork, Ireland, providing coastal sightseeing tours, with whale, dolphin, porpoise, seal and ...
- Some Quick Need-To-Knows About Baltimore in Cork
- A Brief History of Baltimore in West Cork
- Things to See and Do in Baltimore
- Where to Stay in Baltimore in Cork
- Baltimore Restaurants
- Baltimore Pubs
- FAQs About Visiting Baltimore in West Cork
Although a visit to Baltimore in West Cork is fairly straightforward, there are a few need-to-knows that’ll make your visit that bit more enjoyable.
The history of Baltimore in Cork is long and colourful, and I’m not going to do it justice with a few paragraphs. The overview below is just that – an overview. Intended to give you a taste of the history that’s soaked into every inch of this little village.
There’s a handful of things to do in Baltimore and hundreds of things to do a short spin away from the village. Both of the above combined make Baltimore in Cork a great base for a road trip! Here are some of our favourite things to do in Baltimore.
If you fancy staying in Baltimore in Cork, you’re spoiled for choice for places to rest your head, with something to suit most budgets. Note: if you book a stay through one of the links below we may make a tiny commission that helps us keep this site going. You won’t pay extra, but we really do appreciate it.
So, there are plenty of great places to eat in Baltimore in West Cork. Casey’s of Baltimore describes its food as its raison d’etre, and it uses fresh, organic produce as much as possible. Bushe’s Bar offers very reasonably priced sandwiches and soups, with excellent pints of Guinness to wash it all down. Visitors rave about the open crab sandwiche...
There’s plenty of great pubs in Baltimore where you can kick-back with a post-adventure drink, if you fancy. Along with the Bushe’s Bar, the Algier’s Inn and Jacob’s Bar are our go-to spots in the town.
Since mentioning the town in a guide to West Cork that we published several years ago, we’ve had hundreds of emails asking various things about Baltimore in West Cork. In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.
- Emma Baird
4. Dun na sead castle / Baltimore Castle. 129. Speciality Museums. By Kevin_M_590402. It was also a delight to talk with Bernie McCarthy, one of the owners, who has also authored books about the castle and... 5. Glebe Gardens and Gallery. 53.
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