The working fishing harbour, Marina and thatched cottages make it a great spot for an amble. There are two piers to explore. There is also a special area of conservation in Kilmore Quay – a nature reserve – along the sand dunes down at Ballyteigue Burrow, beside the sea. It is a fantastic place for a walk, wild unspoilt and with great rural and sea views.

It is possible to charter an angling boat from Kilmore Quay to go fishing or to take a trip around the nearby Saltee Islands. Sometimes the surfing is really good and Olinda beach can always be enjoyed. The memorial gardens are a poignant and peaceful tribute to all those lost at sea in Ireland, and a walkway from the gardens takes you along the seafront, past the playground to the pier, with great views of the Saltee Islands. There are resident seals in the harbour, which can be seen most days on the launching slipway beside the marina.