Cobh Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Ireland
About Cobh
Until the 18th century, shipping to this region used small ports such as Youghal, Kinsale and Cork city. Ships grew bigger as Britain created a maritime empire, and bigger still as metal and steam replaced sailing vessels. Cork Harbour is a "ria", a drowned river valley and sheltered cove of 7–26 m depth, so large warships, freighters and liners can use it. In the 19th century "The Cove" became fortified as a navy base and was renamedQueenstownafter Queen Victoria visited in 1849. It was one of Ireland's main ports of emigration, with some 1.5 million embarking here on their way to North America. That was one source of revenue that led the White Star Line to scheduleTitanicto call here westbound in 1912. They didn't see any point in it calling on the eastbound return; and sure enough, it d
Top Attractions in Cobh
Explore the best things to see and do in Cobh:
- ★Cobh Heritage Centre
- ★Cobh Museum
- ★Old Church ruins
- ★SailCork
- ★Spike Island
- ★St Colman's Cathedral
- ★Titanic Experience
- ★Titanic Trail Tours
Where to Eat in Cobh
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Quays Bar & Restaurant
Where to Stay in Cobh
- 🏨Ard na Laoi
- 🏨Bellavista Hotel
- 🏨Commodore Hotel
- 🏨Knockeven House
- 🏨Waters Edge Hotel
Cobh Travel Guide Sections
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