Achill is Ireland’s largest island with a coast line of approx 129 kilometres. It is connected to the mainland by a road bridge over a narrow channel of water. Achill boasts the highest cliffs in Europe. Spectaular views can be seen from Keel strand including schools of passing dolphins and porpoises.
Achill provides for all outdoor and water enthusiasts, such as surfing, canoeing, kayaking, hill walking, sea angling and a nine hole golf course as well as those looking for a more relaxing holiday by taking a stroll on any one of the five blue flag beaches. Due to the Atlantic waters Achill makes a good destination for sea angling.
Achill
’s inspirational setting has proved successful for artists and writers alike.
The deserted village at Slievemore consists of 80 to 100 stone cottages located along a mile long stretch of road on the southern slopes of
Slievemore
Mountain.
The area is rich in archaeological artefacts included megalithic tombs date from the Neolithic period some five thousand year ago.
Achill
is accessible by road only. It is located approximately four hours from
Dublin
and Shannon airport and approximately five hours from
Belfast
City.
Ireland
West
Airport
, Knock provides excellent access and is only just over an hours drive to
Achill.
This regional airports excellent location means Achill is only two to three hours away for our visitors from the
U.K.
Rail services are available from
Dublin
to
Westport
and Castlebar only while a bus service connects
Achill
to these destinations.
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