Welcome to the Ballycotton Bay Area.
Ballycotton is situated twenty five miles from Cork and one hour from Cork
Airport. It is a village with a population of almost five hundred people. A famous fishing village, Ballycotton has both a lighthouse and a world-famous lifeboat.
Ballycotton enjoys the proximity of Midleton, Cloyne, Castlemartyr, Garryvoe, Shanagarry area, but it is a place apart, special. A rocky spur thrusting out into the sea, its cosy harbour side contrasts with its wild Atlantic cliff side, giving variety in scenery and climate. Ballycotton has pure air, clean seawater, incomparably beautiful views and the tranquillity of being at the end-of-the-line.

Activities
What does one do in Ballycotton and the surrounds? Indeed, one may just want to stand and gaze, or to laze around soaking up the sea's powerful energy.

There's also the Cliff Walk to Ballyandreen, risking the intoxication on this rugged goat track by the heady mix of furze-perfumed seawind and lark song.

There will be further development to extend the walk to Roches Point. This will be called ‘The Lighthouse Trail. Larks apart, some 300 species of birds visit the place, making Ballycotton one of Europe's most famous bird-watching sites. Should you visit in March, you will find this tiny village hosting the Ballycotton 10 mile Road Race, which, except for marathons, is the largest race in these islands.

Deep Sea Angling? Remembering that it gave birth to that sport in Ireland,
Ballycotton is proud to facilitate it. From a non-tidal harbour productive angling marks can be reached in 20-40 minutes.
           

Ballycotton has a Squash Club and its own Pitch and Putt course. There are also Island Tours available to The Lighthouse. For the golfer there is a choice of 10 Golf Courses within 10 mile, including Fota Island Golf Club and Castlemartyr Resort.
The village Shop and Post Office will cater for all your grocery needs.
Other local attractions include Trabolgan Holiday Centre and The Old Midleton Distillery.