Opened in 1973, the deep-water port in Roscoff was built to boost the local economy and regenerate trade links between Brittany and Ireland and southwest England. The small ferry port at Roscoff provides a charming introduction to Brittany, and offers an easy access to the rest of France. It is a basic facility, offering hot and cold refreshments at vending machines and a small store.

Visitors landing at the ferry port can tarry a while in Roscoff, to enjoy the excellent fishing and seafood restaurants here. Tourists will also find beautiful beaches along its glorious coastline, and must not miss a trip to Laber beach, only a kilometer away.

Ferries from Roscoff ply to Plymouth in south England and to Cork in Ireland. Besides increasing trade between the countries, they also provide a boost to tourism. Irish Ferries, which services the route between Roscoff and Rosslare, has invested over 450 million Euros for a new fleet and improved port facilities. The company now boasts the most modern fleet in all of Europe and ferries almost two million passengers in and out or Ireland annually, on the four routes it operates.

Only 20kms southeast of Wexford, Rosslare is a beautiful seaside resort. Located on the south-eastern tip of Ireland, its ferry port is the country’s second largest, and serves as convenient gateway to the rest of the country- through the N11/N25 road network. Ships importing new cars into the country are also received at this port.

Itself a popular destination, Rosslare boasts attractive beaches including a spectacular Blue flag beach, and provides tourists arriving here by ferry some exciting sporting activities to participate in.

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