The photogenic yacht-filled harbour alone would be reason enough to visit Kinsale, but there is far more to this atmospheric town including slender, cobbled streets lined with places to eat, plenty of local art to admire and Charles Fort, a 17th-century fortress built to guard the waterfront. The well-preserved star-shaped artillery fort is a handsome sight with breathtaking views; while you’re here, soak up the scenery along the coastal Scilly Walk too.

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