Explore Cork
Cork is located in the south-west of Ireland, in the province of Munster. It is the second largest city in Ireland and is known as the culinary capital of Ireland, There is no better introduction to Cork,s foodie scene than the fantastic English Market.
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Language Spoken
The official languages are Irish and English.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs around 15.00 € (R295.94), and a three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant costs around 65.00 € (R1282.42).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 5.00 € (R98.65) and an imported beer around 5.22 € (R102.99).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 4.00 € (R78.92) and 2.00 € (R39.46) per kilometer thereafter.General Transport
busses are a popular way of getting around. You will pay around €2.10 (R40.73) for a cash fare or €1.60 (R31.03) for a Leap Card fare.Things to do in Cork
The most popular places to visit in Cork are Spike Island, Nano Nagle Place, The English Market, Cork City Gaol, and Blarney Castle & Gardens.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South African passport holders do not require a visa to visit Cork for tourism.