Schull

Teeming with the brightly painted facades of craft and book stores, galleries and pubs, this pretty village is alive with schooners in season and attracts an artsy crowd year-round from the capital and farther afield, which creates a uniquely West Cork boho vibe. It's also the main hub and gateway to the greater Mizen Head Peninsula and Ireland's most southerly point, with all its attractions. A sprinkling of small islands is the only thing that separates the harborfront from the expanse of ocean that gently laps against the small wharf.