Fota

Many of Cork’s attractions are located near to Fota, making it a popular place to stay or visit on a day trip. The Fota House Arboretum and Gardens and the Fota Wildlife Park are just two of the popular destinations in the area. Two more worthwhile attractions you’ll find nearby Fota are Fota Island and Barryscourt Castle.

Visitors to Fota, looking for something a little out of the ordinary, will love the nearby cultural attractions. In particular, you should make sure you check out the Cobh Heritage Centre in Cobh and Cobh Museum.

Spend a few hours high in the stands of Pairc Ui Rinn, cheering on the much-loved Cork GAA. On game days the stadium is filled with blue and white, as crowds join together to get behind their home-grown heroes.

At the end of a busy day discovering the sights, sounds and smells of Fota, recharge your batteries at one of the area’s bed-and-breakfasts, hotels or short-stay apartments. Take your pick from the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork, the Commodore Hotel, Cobh, or the Fota Island Hotel & Spa.