In the far southwest of Co Cork and neighboring Skibbereen is the seaside town of Baltimore. On the very edge of the Atlantic, its only protection from the potentially harsh winter weather, are the small famed Hundred Isles, which shelter the harbor with nearby Sherkin Island and Cape Clear. Baltimore is known not only for its stunning diverse landscape but also for sailing, watersports and deep sea angling. It is known for its local wildlife and a sanctuary of rare birds. There are amazing forests and rivers inland and villages full of history, folklore and walks around the small village town. Neighboring towns boast Heritage Centers and the Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition. Baltimore shares its friendship with Baltimore, Maryland in the United States.