The 10 Best Things to do in Achill Island, Western Ireland

Achill Isle Walks caters for all levels of walkers, from gentle coastal walks to the more demanding hill walking day. We look at the flora and fauna and archaeology that is available on each walk. We can provide a handcrafted itinerary of your choice for a number of multi-day walks or just for the day. We also offer walks in Connemara, other mountains of Mayo, the islands of Aran, Clare and many more.

A behind the scenes tour at Achill Island Sea Salt's visitor center where you will learn the unique process of sea salt harvesting, sample the award winning sea salt and learn about the history of salt production in Ireland. While you there you can visit our gift shop full where you can purchase Achill Island Seas Salt, partnered food products, sea salt pinch pots and much more.

Blackfield Surf, kitesurf and SUP School is the only approved surf School on Achill Island.We are fully approved by the Irish Surfing Association and are one of only two schools in Mayo with this accreditation. If you need a surfing lesson or to hire some wetsuits, surfboards or body boards, just drop in! If you would like to learn to kitesurf, or improve, just give us a call.If you would like to go on a stand up paddleboard expedition through caves and arches-let us bring you! We run a hugely popular and (very small) surf camp for children aged 8-16 during the months of July and August.The surf school runs from our iconic double decker bus on Keel beach. In winter (October - March) our bus is closed but we are always happy to run lessons or hire equipment! Just call us!

Tour designed and carefully set out by a fully Qualified tour director and Achill native who is your driver guide.Be Picked up at your hotel in Westport and be brought to Achill Island for the day.Sit back and enjoy the scenery and the history of the Largest Island off the Irish Coast.Be driven along the wild Atlantic way,Mulranny,Currane peninsula,Achill Sound,Atlantic Drive,Keem Bay, Desserted Village,The Colony, Dugort then back to Westport.Booking Essential look forward to meeting you

Our gallery shows the work of sculptor Ronan Halpin and painter Amanda Mac Mahon. The work on show includes small sculpture, furniture and lighting by Ronan and paintings and jewellery by Amanda. The gallery is open from May to September.

Achill Surf Adventure Centre offers a broad range of adrenaline fueled land based adventure activities and sea activities. Located in Achill on the Wild Atlantic we offer an extensive range of adventure summer camps, adult activity packages and international cultural and activity school tours. Achill Surf Adventure Centre offer family adventure activities that include, kayaking and coasteering which are available on a daily basis to holiday makers and the public during the summer months of June to August. Come on an Island adventure experience that you will never forget, celebrate that special occasion, or build the perfect corporate team. Achill Island offers the perfect location to your personal adventure. Coming soon in 2017 our purpose built 125 bed residential activity centre! Choose from a range of water sports and outdoor activities, including surfing, kayaking, coasteering, cycling, mountain climbing, abseiling, body boarding,climbing, night navigation, SUP and summer camps. Shuttle bus service and transport available for groups.

Using seaweed harvested daily on Achill Island, you can relax in a private bath house. Seaweed Baths are a renowned therapeutic treatment to ward off ailments. The seaweed concentrates the Anti-oxidants, natural minerals, essential oils and vitamins. Top off your experience with even more luxury why not avail of a Seaweed Facemask. Call 087 7171713 to make an appointment.

Bicycle and accessory hire on Achill Island, Co. Mayo. We have hybrid trekking bicycles, Kalkhoff electric bicycles, children's bikes, seats, trailers and tag-alongs. We are based on the Wild Atlantic Way at Teach Cruachan Bed and Breakfast. Take R319 from all parts of Achill Island to Dooagh village.