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Kinsale is a beautiful town but it is getting very busy so aim to get there early in the day to park. There are plenty of shops and restaurants for you to wander around and lots of great photo opportunities. James and Charles Forts are worth a visit, as are the 9/11 Remembrance Garden (very moving), The Old Head, and Summer Cove.

Kinsale was like the French Riveria when we visited - hot hot weather - the atmosphere the marina the docked boats the still water, busy busy but all added to the experience. Restaurants were all booked up the night we arrived so we got a take away fish and chip from DINOS on the quay and were not disappointed - definitely a must when visiting and a great covid friendly queuing system and pre ordering - only allowing one of each group into the shop when paying. Dined in Jim Edwards PUB Restaurant the next night - food was FAB. Kinsale is a culinary heaven . . . but you probably need to book. WAS so impressed with the staff and food at COSY CAFE dined there each day for breakfast which set up well for trips to the beach and OLD HEAD (a must!) Dont leave without visiting Fort Charles either! via the Scilly Walk and stop off at the BULMAN bar (serve food 12 - 8)

Kinsale is a great place to visit. Great restaurants serving great food . We ate in Max’s seafood restaurant absolutely beautiful fresh food with great wine. There was great attention to detail with the overall presentation. We also ate in Kitty O Se’s, staff very accommodating and friendly again another fantastic meal. The seafood platter and fish and chip was great. A lot of restaurants are walk in bases and you need to go out early otherwise the place gets busy. A must…go to is Cosy Cafe for breakfast…Eggs Royale fantastic this is a great little spot. Visit Charles Fort it’s absolutely stunning with informative staff. This is well worth a visit and a great beautiful walk to get there. Also definitely it’s worth a trip on the Spirit of Kinsale gives you a water view. This is well worth the trip. Also a little bit of a drive go to the Old Head of Kinsale the history of the area significant.

Kinsale is a great place for variety of eateries, good food and lovely variety of speciality shops. A charming town with lovely quayside. Just drop your car in the car park and enjoy some easy strolling round its narrow old fashioned streets and tiny squares.

We got very lucky with the weather being 24-28 degrees Celsius so it literally felt like a cute little Spanish town. Gorgeous, colourful buildings and so many lovely boutique shops and art galleries. With the outdoor dining there was so much charm to the town. Also took a walk out to the Bulman which has a stunning walk along the sea before walking around the historic ruins.

So much to do and see in Kinsale, 3 days simply not enough. There is an abundance of restaurants to choose from. My top 3 would be Fishy Fishy, Finns Farmcut and Man Friday. Very friendly place with a lot of charm. Cliff walks and the scenery in general is amazing. Would defo recommend but stay at least 5 days.