Adrigole village is situated on the South West coast of Ireland, in County Cork on the famous Wild Atlantic Way. Our Studio Apartment sits right on the little bay itself with views over the bay to the Sheep's Head Peninsula. Various little rocky islands are dotted around the bay, some used as haul-outs for the local seals - they can be seen basking in the sun, like stranded bananas soaking up the rays. Local boats moor at Adrigole Harbour, where there is also a kayaking centre that rents kayaks in the summer. The harbour there is an ideal spot for swimming. The village itself is the longest in Ireland and lies between Glengarriff and Castletownberehaven, both of which are tourist attractions in the warmer months. Castletownberehaven (or 'town' as it is known) is the largest fishing port for white fish in the Republic, although the fishing industry here is having the same difficulties as others. It is a pretty little town with all ameneties and some good eateries and pubs - including McCarthy's Bar, made famous by the writer Pete Mccarthy (a copy of the book "McCarthy's Bar" is in the apartment). This entire coastal area has stunning scenery with both mountains and sea; Hungry Hill, made famous by the Daphne Du Maurier book, lies inland alongside Adrigole Mountain which rises up behind the house, and has given its name to the local Hungry Hill Campsite. In the water of the bay in front of our house is a small rocky outcrop that is the smallest 'townland' in Ireland - with nothing but rocks and sea birds, it has its very own name.
This is a very popular area for cyclists and in the summer, there are often road races; the 'Tour de Beara' is annual with dates confirmed each year.