Ferry to Cork

Is Cork the best place in the world or not? The people of Cork are convinced. This casual, cosmopolitan place in the Irish southwest inspires in its inhabitants a devotion with which few other places can compete.

And it's easy to see why. The carefree spirit of Cork, on an island in the middle of the River Lee, is palpable among its trendy cafés, lively art galleries, offbeat museums and remarkable pubs. Despite being a city, the atmosphere is that of a country where life goes on peacefully and carefree.

Cork, with its pleasantly small size but great sociability, has a good sense of humour and its own interpretation of life, which is why every stay here is unique. Attend a concert in a beautiful deconsecrated church, visit an eerie 19th-century prison and let a whirlwind of traditional flavours take you on a tour of the gastronomic mecca that is the English Market.