Tourism
South and East Cork has a unique variety of attractions to offer the visitor. With a rich historical and maritime legacy, the area is also a hub for activities, visitor attractions and family fun. With an wide selection of accommodation, South and East Cork is now home to some of the finest resorts and spas in Ireland. Drawing on the rich resources of the surrounding countryside and the superb Atlantic seafood, the range of farmer's markets, specialty food shops, and a fine selection of dining facilities offer visitors a wonderful gourmet experience. Award winning heritage centres, ancient castles, churches, museums, historic houses, walking tours and gardens are all in close proximity. For the activity enthusiast, championship golf, superb sea angling, sea adventures, water sports, tennis and horse riding are all available.
With miles of Blue Flag beaches, a wildlife park, family centres, cross country safaris, a holiday village, greyhound racing and whale and dolphin watching in Cork Harbour, South and East Cork is also the perfect location for family holidays. Added to this are craft centres and workshops, art galleries and a variety of festivals and events, which make the area a perfect breakaway location - and all within a short drive of Cork City!
SECAD will support tourism product development by new and existing tourism operators as well as collective marketing through East Cork Tourism Ltd. and other collectives.
