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Clonakilty, which is sometimes shortened to Clon, is a town in County Cork, Ireland. The town, which is the most popular tourist destination of West Cork, was chosen as the "Best Town in Europe" in 2017 by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Clonakilty, which is a lively town, offers many activities for its visitors with its beautiful beaches, nature and rich history.

The blue-flag beach on the Inchydoney Island, which is only a few kilometers of Clonakilty, is one of the best family friendly beaches in West Cork in addition to being one of the most beautiful beaches. You can spend enjoyable time with your family on this beach which has sand dunes and perfect conditions for surfing.

You can visit the Michael Collins Center to witness and listen to the life story of the Irish revolutionist, soldier and politician Michael Collins; but you should make a reservation in advance. Fernhill House and Gardens can be preferred for relaxing, spending a pleasant time in the nature and enjoy the atmosphere of the garden by walking around.

Clonakilty Park Adventure Center, which is one of the newest attraction centers of Clonakilty, offers a wide range of entertaining activities such as air trekking on stretched ropes, climbing tower and zip-line. You can have an exciting adventure with your children in this place where there are activities appropriate for all ages.

To understand the local cuisine of Clonakilty and experience it in the right place, you should visit the Friday market. On this market, you can find the products of local and organic farmers, cheeses, fresh fish brought by seamen and bakery products. It is also possible to be satisfied with the culinary culture of the market. You can taste different products on this market for free since the sellers offer you an amount of what they sell.

The best time to visit Clonakilty, which is a great place in every season, is the period between June and October. In this period, you can join a festival organized in the city.