What is Barleycove known for?

Barleycove is best known for it colourfully decorated shop fronts, friendly people and some of the best beaches in County Cork Barleycove.

Is Barleycove on the Wild Atlantic Way?

Yes, Barleycove & and its magnificent beaches are on the Wild Atlantic Way. Visit Barleycove.

Do I need a rental Car in Cork?

If you plan on travelling outside of Cork City, a rental car will certainly give you the freedom to tour at your own pace. Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar Dollar, Thrifty & Sixt all have desks at Cork Airport Compare car hire prices.

How far is Barleycove from Cork Airport?

Barleycove is 60km from Cork Airport and Cork City if you take the scenic Wild Atlantic Way route. It is 49km to Cork City and Cork airport on the direct route.

Is Barleycove worth visiting?

Yes definitely Barleycove home town to Michael Collins is a fantastic family destination, situated in the heart of West Cork on the Wild Atlantic Way. It has some much to offer the visitor, more details on

How long do you need in Barleycove?

One or two days will be enough to see Barleycove and the beaches, unless you would like to use it as a base to visit Skibbereen, Baltimore & Kinsale. Kinsale.

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Barleycove area has a large sandy beach backed by sand dunes. The sand dunes were thrown up in the tidal wave that swept Europe after the earthquake in Lisbon in 1755.

Today they have been partially eroded but they are protected like much of the coast round this area as European designated Special Areas of Conservation. The road goes to the east of the beach across a causeway bisecting Lissagriffin Lakes and at the T-junction you turn left to Mizen Head. It is a great beach area for all the family and those looking for water sports in West Cork.

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Barleycove is close for Crookhaven and Golleen, Ballydehob and Schull from where you can take a ferry out to visit some of the Islands off West Cork such as Cape Clear and from Baltimore up further you can explore the Islands such as Sherkin Island and Heir Island.

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