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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  Ireland  /  Western Ireland  /  Province of Connacht  /  County Mayo  /  Achill Island

Achill Island

4.3
Bodies of Water · Beaches · Ruins
Dramatic rocky cliffs, rolling green hills, and a meandering coastline buffeted by a wild ocean make a trip to Achill Island one of the best opportunities to snapping memorable photos of classic Irish landscapes. Connected to the mainland by a road bridge, the island--the largest off the coast of Ireland--has a remarkable history dating back to the arrival of Neolithic people as far back as 6,000 years ago. Today, an Achill Island holiday offers a chance to visit ruins of castles and abandoned villages once controlled by the mighty O'Malley clan, for centuries the island's protector from foreign invaders. Plan your vacation with our Ireland trip maker tool and discover the best things to do in Achill Island.
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    Popular things to do in Achill Island

    Keem Bay
    Water Body
    Keem Bay
    Dooagh
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Deserted Village ©
    Ruin
    Deserted Village
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Keel Beach ©
    Beach
    Keel Beach
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Achill Experience, Aquarium & Visitor Centre ©
    Aquarium
    Achill Experience, Aquarium & Visitor Centre
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Side trips from Achill Island

    Downpatrick Head ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    Downpatrick Head
    Ballycastle
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Carne Golf Links ©
    Golf Course
    Carne Golf Links
    Belmullet
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Erris Head Loop Walk ©
    Hiking Trail
    Erris Head Loop Walk
    Belmullet
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Blacksod Bay
    Water Body
    Blacksod Bay
    Belmullet
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Achill Island

    Sli Grainne Mhaol
    Historic Walking Area
    Sli Grainne Mhaol
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Achill Secret Garden ©
    Garden
    Achill Secret Garden
    4.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kildavnet Castle
    Castle
    Kildavnet Castle
    3.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Achill Seaweed Baths
    Spa
    Achill Seaweed Baths
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Nature in Achill Island

    Minaun
    Mountain
    Minaun
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Croaghaun ©
    Mountain
    Croaghaun
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in Achill Island

    Dugort Beach ©
    Beach
    Dugort Beach
    Dugort
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in Achill Island

    Kildownet Old Cemetery Headstones ©
    Cemetery
    Kildownet Old Cemetery Headstones
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes

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