Castletownbere Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Castletownbere

The town, which in 2016 had a population of 860, is also referred to as Castletown Bearhaven or simply Castletown. It was one of three "Treaty Ports" which retained British Royal Navy bases after Irish independence in 1922, the others being at Cobh and Lough Swilly in Donegal. They were handed over in 1938. TheTourist Officeis in town centre.

Top Attractions in Castletownbere

Explore the best things to see and do in Castletownbere:

• ★Allihies Copper Mine Museum

Where to Eat in Castletownbere

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Breen's Lobster Bar
• 🍴The Copper Kettle

Where to Stay in Castletownbere

• 🏨Lynch's on the Pier
• 🏨Rodeen Country House

Castletownbere Travel Guide Sections

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