Beach near Cork, Ireland

Cork Travel Guide

Ireland

Cork is a city in southern Ireland with a population of 190,384. It is served by Cork Airport, making air travel the most direct option for visitors arriving from elsewhere.

There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Cork, so the city is not primarily a base for nearby beach visits. Ireland has a mild, changeable maritime climate, with cooler conditions and more frequent rain possible throughout the year.

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Local time

190,384

Population

358 miles away

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Weather in Cork

Mon

22°

Tue

20°

Wed

20°

Know before you go

Pays in EUR

Plug type Type G

Emergency 112

Dial code +353

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Ireland for good service, but it's not generally obligatory. Service charges are sometimes included in restaurant bills, so check before tipping.

Best time to visit Cork

Jan

8°13

Feb

10°13

Mar

11°19

Apr

13°16

May

17°12

Jun

18°14

Jul

19°15

Aug

19°17

Sep

17°14

Oct

14°15

Nov

11°16

Dec

10°15

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Cork

  • Lakeland Strand

    6.6 km away

  • Ring Mahon Strand

    6.6 km away

  • Howes Strand

    31.2 km away

Things to do in Cork

  1. Cork Opera House

    opera and ballet

    0.3 km

  2. Honan Chapel

    roman catholic place of worship

    1.1 km

  3. Crawford Art Gallery

    art gallery

    0.2 km

  4. Bishop Lucey Park

    park

    0.1 km

  5. Trinity Presbyterian Church

    christian place of worship

    0.8 km

  6. Firkin Crane

    theatre venue

    0.5 km

  7. Triskel Arts Centre

    arts and entertainment

    0.1 km

  8. Clancy's

    music venue

    0.2 km

Getting there

Cork Airport · 5.6 km

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