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Barleycove

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Barleycove, or
Barley Cove, is a very popular holiday area located beside a truly
magnificent beach. It is situated close to Mizen Head on the Mizen
Peninsula, with Crookhaven or Goleen being the nearest villages. The
village of Crookhaven is extremely popular with sailing visitors.
Barleycove is said to be one of the best beaches in West Cork, if
not Ireland. The beach itself has been designated as a Special Area
of Conservation by the European Union, due to the variety of
wildlife and interesting habitats present in the sand dune system.
There is an interesting floating bridge in place to manage visitor
access and reduce the impact on natural surroundings.
The area surrounding Barleycove is one of natural beauty and is very
popular during the summer months. Barleycove has a par 3 golf
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