Bandon
Ireland · MunsterIE
Town in County Cork, Ireland
Bandon is a town in County Cork, Ireland. It lies on the River Bandon between two hills. The name in Irish means 'bridge of the Bandon', a reference to the origin of the town as a crossing point on the river. In 2004 Bandon celebrated its quatercentenary. The town, sometimes called the Gateway to West Cork, had a population of 8,196 at the 2022 census.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,997
- Coordinates
- 51.747, -8.742
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 30 m
Overview of Bandon
Bandon is a small settlement in Munster, Ireland. The population is roughly 3,997. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for nature, adventure and family.
Things to do in Bandon
Nature in Bandon
(4)Looking for nature? Bandon has Countryside, Gardens, Parks and Rivers. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Bandon.
Adventure in Bandon
(1)The adventure shortlist for Bandon: Boat Rides. Everything listed here comes from what Bandon is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Bandon
(1)Bandon's family entries include Playgrounds. All of it is drawn from Bandon's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Bandon
Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Access Bandon through a larger town in Munster; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Bandon that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bandon known for?
- Bandon is mainly a destination for nature, adventure and family, set in Munster, Ireland with around 3,997 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Bandon?
- You can plan around Countryside, Gardens, Parks, Rivers and Boat Rides in Bandon. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Bandon?
- Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Bandon located?
- Administratively, Bandon sits in Munster, Ireland — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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