Baltimore & Cape Clear

Fastnet Rock Lighthouse Area

Kowloon Bridge Wreck (Kinsale)

Lusitania Wreck (off Old Head of Kinsale)

Rock Island Reefs (Kinsale)

U-260 U-boat Wreck (Kinsale)

Cork and the south coast are a food lover’s region, with Kinsale a designated food town. Try Irish stew, fresh Atlantic cod, mussels, oysters, brown bread and the famous Cork crubeens. Baltimore and Union Hall serve just-landed fish, and the English Market in Cork is a must for local produce. Local ingredients and simple preparation let the pure Irish flavours shine through in every meal.

Ballylickey Manor House

The Maritime Hotel

Kinsale Hotel & Spa

Baltimore Harbour Hotel

Cork and the South Coast hold some of the most famous wreck dives in the British Isles, anchored by the Lusitania off the Old Head of Kinsale and the intact U-260 U-boat nearby. Kinsale is a historic harbour town that doubles as a diving hub, with the vast Kowloon Bridge bulk carrier, the largest shipwreck at recreational depth in the world, lying nearby at 15-38 m. Rock Island Reefs and the Baltimore and Cape Clear channels offer jewel-anemone walls, drift dives and seals, while Fastnet Rock rises as a sheer Atlantic pinnacle. The region blends world-class technical wreck diving with vibrant reef life and a lively maritime culture, all within easy reach of Cork city and its airport. Conditions are exposed and tidal, so local knowledge is essential.

Cork & South Coast

Fly into Cork Airport (ORK), then drive to Kinsale, Baltimore and Schull. Dive boats launch from Kinsale, Union Hall and Baltimore, with the Fastnet and islands reached after a longer crossing.

Where to Stay in Cork & South Coast

Accommodation Overview

Recommended Areas

Kinsale

Baltimore

Schull

Union Hall

Cork

Featured Hotels & Resorts

Ballylickey Manor House

The Maritime Hotel

Kinsale Hotel & Spa

Baltimore Harbour Hotel