Charming Ballydehob village draws an artistic community to its festivals, craft shops and quaint cafes. Colourful cottages line narrow streets, while parks and picnic spots bring families together on the banks of the River Bawnaknockane. A monthly car boot sale at the community hall attracts bargain hunters. The landmark, 12-arch viaduct spanning an estuary of Roaring Water Bay greets visitors arriving from the east.