Cork has been named one of the "eight underrated European cities to visit this summer" in a new National Geographic feature.
The People's Republic is in good company on the exclusive list that also features Toulouse, Tbilisi, Bilbao, Ponta Delgada, Gdańsk, Trieste, and Ljubljana.
"Sidestep the obvious and a different set of urban escapes emerges," National Geographic says of these eight European cities.
Here's what the National Geographic feature said about Cork: "Ireland’s food capital is in fine fettle this year. There’s a new grab-and-go hub at Urban Pantry, showcasing produce from local artisans, while sustainable vegetarian cafe Good Day Deli is runs cookery classes in the summer-ready gardens of Nano Nagle Place.
"For after-hours hospitality, head to the Savoy, an historic cinema, now reopened as a music venue after a decade-long closure.
"The next day, brush off the cobwebs on Ireland’s newest greenway, running 15 miles between the market town of Midleton and the coastal resort town of Youghal. Set along a former railway line, it’s made for walkers and cyclists, with bike hire available at either end."
Visit Cork, the official destination tourism marketing agency for Cork, said it was thrilled to see Cork featured in National Geographic, where its artisan food scene, cultural revival, and outdoor adventure were all highlighted.
"This global recognition is a fantastic testament to the hard-working local producers and hospitality teams who make Cork such a vibrant place to live and visit," the agency said.
While it may be "underrated," Cork has previously been featured by National Geographic. In 2024, Cork was named among the 25 best places in the world to travel to in 2025 by National Geographic as part of the brand's 'Best of the World 2025' feature.
Located in the south of Ireland, Cork is the country's largest county, with lots to see and do. Failte Ireland reported last summer that in 2024, 981,000 overseas tourists and 1.8 million domestic tourists visited Co Cork.
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