For as long as I can remember, I have been going to Schull, West Cork, every summer and I love it.
It is a tiny village along the South Coast and almost everything there is to offer is along the Main Street.
On sunny days, there are plenty of beaches you can drive to and enjoy the golden sand as well as the freezing cold water! Ballyrisode Beach is located in Toormore Bay and is perfect to take a kayak out or to relax for the afternoon without having to worry about anyone going out of site. There are rocks that are perfect to jump off of at high tide and the only downside is the road leading down to the beach. It is a one-way road so you can imagine how manic it is on a sunny day!
Barleycove is definitely a nicer beach and is further along the coast near Crookhaven. There are a lot of dunes along the beach and you access the beach by crossing a small floating bridge. Barleycove is a stunning beach and the water is amazing if there's a breeze on the day you go because the waves are great fun!
The red flags may be up on some of the days though and it is just heartbreaking but usually those are the days there is a mini sandstorm on the beach as well.
Casa Diego is a gorgeous tapas bar in Schull. I don't usually eat Spanish food but I love Casa Diego so much! The food is scrumptious and the coffee is just divine! Casa Diego is an authentic Spanish restaurant. They also do takeaway coffees which are by far the best coffees in Schull (and only €2!).
L'Escale is a lovely seafood restaurant and café located on the pier in Schull. I would definitely favour the café side of L'Escale because the strawberry shortcake ice cream is better than any other ice cream I've ever had! Even better than Scrumdiddlys and I don't even like strawberries!
The Schull Harbour Hotel has recently reopened and I am so happy that it has! The leisure centre is perfect for rainy days and at only €7.50 for a student or €10 for an adult you can use the pool and the gym!
The Bunratty Inn is my favourite pub in Schull. Mainly because they have an Eircom WiFi Hub and I don't have WiFi in the house we rent! The coffee is pretty decent too and I adore their scones with fresh jam and cream. It is everything you expect a pub in Ireland to be.
Schull is a beautiful village with so much to offer. It is lovely to stroll through down Main Street and take a look in all of the local shops as well as go to the Farmers' Market on Sunday mornings.
Situated along the Wild Atlantic Way, Schull is definitely a beautiful place for a staycation or a holiday for anyone abroad!
Have you ever been to Schull?
What did you love about the village?
Let me know in the comments below!
Ciara,
xoxo.
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