Pure Magic Achill Island

Top choice in County Mayo


There's a fun vibe at this lively 10-room spot near Dugort thanks to a buzzing bar and cafe with excellent pizza. Bedroom themes range from Moroccan and Brazilian to French, and you can arrange lessons in kite-surfing (per three hours €130) and stand-up paddleboarding (per hour €40) and rent out stand-up paddleboards (per hour €15).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby County Mayo attractions

1. Slievemore Deserted Village

0.86 MILES

The bleak remains of more than 80 houses in this deserted village at the foot of Mt Slievemore are slowly being reduced to rock piles, a poignant reminder…

2. Mt Slievemore

0.96 MILES

Mt Slievemore (671m) can be climbed from behind deserted Slievemore Village for terrific views of Blacksod Bay.

4. Silver Strand

1.7 MILES

Dugort's Silver Strand beach is a prime example of the island's many fine coves.

5. Trawmore Beach

1.79 MILES

Running 3km southeast from Keel, beautiful, Blue Flag, golden-sand Trawmore is among Achill's most photographed beaches. Be aware that there are dangerous…

6. Golden Strand

2.93 MILES

As the name implies – a ribbon of golden heaven; in the north of Achill Island near Dugort.

7. Achill Sea Salt

3.2 MILES

At the O’Malley's factory, tours reveal just how the family magics Achill's mineral-rich waters into flavoursome flakes of crunchy salt. After seeing…

8. Dooega Beach

3.29 MILES

A sheltered Blue Flag beach that's easily accessible from the road.