West Cork Wild Atlantic Way Beaches

Warm temperatures and stunning beaches: a summer holiday destination right on our doorstop

They say “life’s a beach” and with this spell of warm Mediterranean weather we have been having this summer, that phrase has never been more apt.  Locals and visitors alike have been taking advantage of the sunny weather we have been having of late by heading to the coast to enjoy the unspoilt beaches and the many opportunities they present amongst them including watersports and fun activities.

Two esteemed beaches in West Cork that feature on many top beaches to visit along the new Wild Atlantic Way Route are; Inchydoney and Barleycove beaches. The glorious strand of Inchydoney is situated just a short distance from the town of Clonakilty and Barleycove beach (whose dunes are as impressive as its white strand) is located less than a few kilometres from Mizen Head and its Signal Station (Ireland's most southwesterly point).

Inchydoney and Barleycove beaches are just two stunning examples of the many beaches of note that can be found along the 2,500 km stretch of coastline along the Wild Atlantic Way route.

For holidaymakers who are tempted to swap the sunny and overcrowded beaches of the Mediterranean for the underrated and more secluded beaches of Ireland, making a visit to West Cork is sure not to disappoint. The wide variety of beaches and strands in the region offer locals and visitors alike plenty of opportunities to take advantage of this summers sun, making a visit to west cork a great option for beach goers this year.

For B&B Skibbereen has a range of accommodation options to choose from and for those in search of places to stay in west cork  look no further than the West Cork Hotel where we are onhand to offer a range of advice including things to do in West Cork such as sea kayaking, sea angling and whale watching. In short our Cork hotel will tell you all about the "best in west cork"! 

And with this years summer continuing to shine in more ways than one, this year one may be tempted to swap the sunny and overcrowded beaches of the Mediterranean for the underrated and more secluded but no less magnificent beaches of West Cork. For a summer holiday spent in west cork not only guarantees stunning beaches away from the crowds but the unique nature of the region means that there is always a plethora of holiday options and activities to take in and uncover should the sun temporarily hide.