Garryvoe, County Cork
Garryvoe is a small village in east Cork, approx 40 minutes drive from Cork city and airport. With its beautiful 'Blue Flag' beach and friendly welcoming atmosphere, Garryvoe is a popular holiday destination for families. It boasts miles of golden strand, spectacular views of Ballycotton and the island and the sea sparkling in the morning sun ... if you are up early enough to see it!
The most direct way to get to the village is to leave the N25 at Castlemartyr village and follow the R632 to Garryvoe. Hotel accommodation in Garryvoe is among the finest in Ireland with a long-standing tradition in the hotel hospitality industry.
East Cork has many beautiful tourist attractions and sites of interest for tourists visiting Garryvoe. While staying in Garryvoe you will find attractions such as fishing, cliff walks, water sports, quad biking, the famous Ballymaloe Cookery School and horse-riding all within easy reach. Other nearby attractions include the popular Blarney Castle and Jameson's Old Midleton Whiskey Distillery. There are a wide range of activities to be enjoyed by families staying in accommodation in the Garryvoe area, such as championship golf courses, river and sea angling and hiking.
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