Weekly top picks for things to do in West Cork

For the ideal break away, the region of West Cork has a lot to offer. With good weather and long evenings on everyone’s mind a break to West Cork is the ideal way to recharge batteries after the Winter.

For Cork Hotels and West Cork accommodation, West Cork Hotel is the ideal choice for  exploring all that West Cork has to offer this Spring.

This week we have picked some top picks for things to do in West Cork this Spring.

Island hopping – ferries all year round in Baltimore

With ferries to the islands running all year round from the scenic coastal village of Baltimore, spring can offer a great opportunity to take a break from everyday work stress and take in the quiet laidback nature of life on the islands with a trip to any of Carberys Hundred Isles.

Coastal walks and trekking – explore the countryside at your own pace

With the lengthening days and warmer, brighter weather, spring offers the perfect opportunity to take in the fresh air and shed winter blues with a trek around the scenic and breathtaking landscape of west cork.

Have an active and invigorating break in west cork

West Corks variable landscape and coastlines off the beaten track lends itself to all manner of outdoor pursuits and adrenaline or leisure pursuits for all interests open at different times with many starting in midspring. From year round horse trekking and leisurely golf pursuits to the many seasonal family friendly watersports and adventure centres, there is much to do for active minded in west cork in spring and beyond.

Farmers markets – picnics

Experience first hand West Corks repute as a food haven and dine out in any of its many restaurants, cafes and pubs of note including our own kennedy restaurant in Skibbereen. Take in the many sights and smells in the bustling local farmers markets taking place throughout the many towns in the region. Here you will find a wide range of traditional and innovative artisan food produce served by the producers themselves. Running all year round in the main towns such as Skibbereen, Bantry and Dunmanway expect to see the markets in smaller villages on the more remote peninsulas start from Easter onwards. For hotels near Schull or hotels near Bantry, the West Cork Hotel is ideally sitated for exploring the region's farmers markets.