Kinsale is one of the prettiest seaside towns in a long list of beautiful Irish towns. Its warmth shines through in the rich colour of the buildings and the friendly banter in the pubs. Its rich history and culture are proudly displayed in the museums and historic buildings. We have so many positive words to describe Kinsale, you would think we’d kissed the Blarney Stone! Here are our top 10 things to do in Kinsale and County Cork during your stay in one of our Exquisite Holiday Homes. As Kinsale is the starting point – or end – of the Wild Atlantic Way, walking along the coast is an exhilarating experience as you will be rewarded with spectacular views along the coast and out to sea. A favourite walk is the Old Head of Kinsale loop walk. Unfortunately, you can’t walk to the Old Head Lighthouse as it is on a private golf course – unless you join the club, of course. You can take a bracing walk along the clifftop path from Garretstown beach to the Lusitania Museum and Napoleonic signal tower. It’s just over four kilometres and takes about an hour. So allow at least two hours for the return trip. Remember to take your camera or have your phone charged up, as the 360º panoramic views are out of this world. You may also spot marine wildlife and birds such as puffins, peregrines and guillemots. Start along the Lower Road to the Spaniard Bar and then follow the path along the harbour before going up to the fort. If you return along High Road, known as Kinsale’s Golden Mile, you’ll be peeking at splendid holiday homes owned by millionaires and enjoy super harbour views. The round trip is around six kilometres You can pop into the Bulman Bar or olde world Spaniard Bar for a beer or a bite to eat. Discover the wildlife Head to the waters to go whale watching in Kinsale. During the boat trip, you could see seals, porpoises and dolphins as well as whales. Some whale and dolphin watching tours start in Kinsale while others go from Courtmacsherry harbour to the Old Head of Kinsale. A great family day out is to Fota Wildlife Park, near Cork, home to exotic animals from around the world including kangaroos and ring-tailed lemurs. The Titanic’s last port of call was at Cobh port (then known as Queenstown) on her maiden voyage to New York in 1912. You can live out the Titanic story during a virtual journey at the Titanic Experience, housed in the original White Star Line Ticket Office. You will be given a boarding card with the name of one of the 123 passengers who boarded the Titanic at Cobh. At the end of the Titanic Experience, you find out whether you were one of the few survivors or not. You can also go on the Titanic Trail walking tour to find out more about Cobh’s connections to the Titanic and snippets of Irish heritage. Get your ticket to the Titanic Experience in Cobh The Titanic’s last port of call was at Cobh port (then known as Queenstown) on her maiden voyage to New York in 1912.