Achill Island

Achill's stunning landscape and rich history offer visitors a wide range of scenic attractions, beauty spots and places of interest.

From hillwalking and outdoor activities to fishing and angling to windsurfing or scuba diving, your visit to Achill can be as active as you like. Or just relax with a coffee or a pint and a view of Achill's spectacular mountains, cliffs and five Blue Flag beaches.

A few things to see while your in Achill:

Achill Sound

Near a swing bridge from the mainland is Achill Sound, the island's market town. It offers facilities for bathing and deep-sea angling; motorboats and sailing craft can be hired.

Slievemore

It is worth climbing Slievemore (2,169ft/661mi), a cone of quartzite and mica, for its extensive views to the north and south.

Seal Caves

Below the Slievemore hill, accessible only from the sea and in good weather, are the Seal Caves; the best way to see them is to take a boat, with an experienced boatman, from Dugort (2mi/3km).