There are lots of great things to do in Allihies and the surrounding area while you’re visiting West Cork!
Allihies is home to a vibrant community and you’ll enjoy spending time here, exploring the coastline of the Beara peninsula and enjoying the peace that this part of the world has to offer. Here are just a few suggestions for things to do while you’re visiting us here in Allihies.
Visit the Allihies Copper Mine Museum
The Allihies Copper Mines Museum gives you an insight into the history of the copper mines that shaped the life of Allihies and its surrounding communities for over a century. There’s a café at the museum too, and regular concerts and events throughout the year.
Walking in Allihies
Allihies is on the Beara Way walking route and there are wonderful walks to choose from around the copper mines, all around the coastline, and on Dursey and Bere Islands within easy reach of the village.
Check out the walking routes and trails around Allihies here.
Spend a Day at the Beach!
The sight of Ballydonegan Strand before you as you approach Allihies village will take your breath away. It’s the perfect place for a stroll, and the beach is just one of the lovely strands you’ll find around the coastline of the Beara peninsula.
And after all your exploring, you’ll have worked up an appetite for an evening at O’Neill’s!
Visit Dursey Island
Dursey Island is one of the signature destination points on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way touring route. The island can only be reached by cable car, and so the journey there is an adventure in itself. A walk across the island is a real pleasure, with opportunities for whale- dolphin- and bird-watching as you walk.
Explore Beara’s Rich Heritage
From Dunboy castle and megalithic tombs to the Hag of Beara, and traces of the Allihies copper mines, there are traces of Ireland’s storied past at every turn in this beautiful part of West Cork.
After a visit to the Copper Mines Museum, why not set out to explore the landmarks of West Cork’s beautiful landscape.
Experience an Allihies Festival
Throughout the year a series of festivals and sporting events bring visitors to the village! From traditional music at the annual Michael O’Dwyer Festival, runs, cycles and swims, to the village festival that centres each year on the 15th of August, there are lots of great events planned where you can mingle with the locals and get an authentic taste of West Cork life!
