Munster, Ireland · Europe
Youghal sits on the route: 25 minutes from Castlemartyr, 35km from The Vee.
Youghal is in Munster, Ireland, with about 8,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Castlemartyr, about 15 km away.
Youghal ( YAWL; Irish: Eochaill, meaning 'yew wood') is a seaside resort town in County Cork, Ireland. Located on the estuary of the River Blackwater, the town is a former military and economic centre. Located on the edge of a steep riverbank, the town has a long and narrow layout. As of the 2022 census, theRead more
population was 8,564. The town is in a civil parish of the same name.
As a historic walled seaport town on the coastline of East Cork, and close to a number of beaches, it has been a tourist destination since the mid-19th century. There are a number of historic buildings and monuments within the town's walls, and Youghal is among a small number of towns designated as "Irish Heritage Ports" by the Irish Tourist Board.
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Within an hour or so of Youghal: The Vee (35 km), Copper Coast Geopark (38 km), Blarney Castle (49 km), Kinsale (54 km).
The nearest famous roads are The Vee, Copper Coast Geopark and Moll's Gap.
Youghal is in Munster, Ireland, about 15 km from Castlemartyr.
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4 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
V-shaped hairpin pass on the R668 climbing to 610m through the Knockmealdown Gap between Clogheen and Lismore, ablaze with rhododendron in late May. Overlooks Bay Lough and the Golden Vale patchwork below.
35 km · about 40 min drive
coastal drive
A UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.
38 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Medieval stronghold famous for the Blarney Stone, which legend says grants the gift of eloquence to all who kiss it while leaning backwards.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A colourful harbour town of gourmet restaurants and yachts, gateway to the start of the Wild Atlantic Way.
54 km · about 60 min drive
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
April to October
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