Cobh, situated on Great Island, is a charming and picturesque harbour town with a long and respected maritime history dating from the 17th century. It is a mere 30-minute drive from Cork city, with its international airport and ferry port. Catering for all ages, Cobh offers a wide variety of things to do and places to visit.

It was the last port of call of the Titanic on its ill-fated maiden voyage. There is a heritage walk, memorial, and museum all within walking distance of Bella Vista, enabling you to step back to in time to the day the Titanic last saw land. To this day, Cobh is regularly visited by the world's super-liners such as the QE2 and the 'Splendour of the Seas'.

Centrally located on a quiet road only a 3-minute walk from the town centre and waterfront, Bella Vista is situated above the town with wonderful views of St. Coleman's cathedral and the harbour. We are also the last stop on the Cobh heritage trail so why not drop by and enjoy a coffee or a refreshing drink in our modern conservatory or rustic bar and lounge? Sit and watch the cruise liners passing below you and docking in the town. Private car parking is available in this private but central location.

The town itself is ideally situated for such diverse activities as sailing, windsurfing and deep-sea angling. There are also a number of championship golf courses within thirty minutes drive.
Cobh offers various scenic walks passing by the colourful town buildings or in the unspoiled countryside. The East Cork Bird Trail winds around Great Island, Fota Island, and across to Carrigtwohill. This unspoilt trail is home to over 70 species of animal and bird-life and is a veritable delight for the bird-watch enthusiast.

For the energetic visitor, activities such as sailing, power-boating, wind surfing, rowing, hiking, and horse riding are available, as is angling for the professional and amateur alike. For all the family, Cobh is located close to both Fota Wildlife Park and Trabolgan. For the more leisurely holiday, enjoy the many splendid walks Cobh has to offer, relax in its parks and drink in its many pubs. Explore the fascinating Cobh Heritage Centre and the magnificent cathedral or meander through Cobh's museums and heritage sites. Finally, for the more artistic enjoy the exhibitions and regular concerts in the Sirius Centre or make the short drive to Cork to the theatres on offer there. The nightlife also holds many exciting choices, with a variety of music and craic with of course the traditional Irish 'Céad Míle Fáilte' in every bar.

Local attractions in Cobh -

• Queenstown Story - Between 1848 and 1950, six million people emigrated from Ireland to America, two and half million left from Cobh. This museum is located at the Victoria Train station.
• Titanic Trail - This is a guided heritage walking tour through Cobh, visiting famous sites relating to the Titanic, when it called at Cobh before heading for its fateful destiny.
• Cobh Cathedral - Magnificent cathedral that took over 40 years to build in the 19th Century.
• Cobh Harbour - Enjoy sailing on this beautiful natural harbour. Boat trips and courses with local sailing school available.
• East Cork - Cobh has a diversity of activities that you can enjoy. So when you have been guided along the fascinating Titanic Trail, when you have been moved by the Queenstown Story, cruised in the Harbour, browsed through the Cobh Musuem, visited the old cemeteries, seen the magnificent cathedral, tried you hand at sea and shore angling, hacked on horseback along our strands and roads, explored our leafy woods, sailed our harbour and shopped ‘til you drop there is STILL MORE TO DO!!!

Local Attractions nearby -

• SailCork.com - Sailing & Power Boat Courses and trips
  pH +353 21 4811237.
• Fota Wildlife Park - Only 4 miles from Cobh, this wildlife park is no ordinary zoo, with animals roaming with visitors where possible.
• Old Midleton Jameson Whiskey Distillery - Only 11 miles from Cobh, take a tour through the old distillery and finish with a free sample!
• Barryscourt Castle - 13th Century Castle 8 miles from Cobh.
• Stephen Pearce Gallery - why not pay a visit to the Stephen Pearce Gallery located in the village of Shanagarry

Golf Courses -

• Fota Island Golf Club, Fota. 4miles Tel: 021- 488 3700
• Cork Golf Club, Little Island 10 miles Tel: 021- 435 3541
• East Cork Golf Club, Midleton 11 miles Tel: 021- 463 1687
• Water Rock Golf Club, Midleton 11 miles Tel: 021- 4613499
• Bantry Bay Golf Club, Bantry, WestCork, Ireland.

Activities -

• Angling - Geary Angling Service - Cobh Tel: 021- 481 2167
• Deep Seal Angling - Cork Harbour Boats Ltd. www.corkharbourboats.com
• Dunsfort Horse Riding Centre - Midelton Tel: 021- 463 1851
• Tennis - Lower Aghada Tel: 021- 466 1200
• Robin Hill Clinic - Healing and Therapy Centre 021 4812222

Self Catering Suites -
Cobh Self Catering www.corkselfcatering.ie

Guest Houses -
Cobh Guest House www.harleysbnb.com

Bellavista Angling Services -
www.bassfishingireland.com

Further Tourist Information -
Travel in irelandé www.ireland.travel.ie