Achill Island

Ireland’s largest island, with cliffs, beaches and the Atlantic Drive.

Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland

Ireland’s largest island, with cliffs, beaches and the Atlantic Drive.

🏝️ Islands📍 County Mayo, Ireland🧭 Directions🗺️ Show on the map

Cover photo: Joseph Mischyshyn · CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Good to know

  • Check opening hours and any entry fee on the official website before you travel — they change by season.
  • Irish weather changes fast: use the dry-weather finder to pick the best hours.
  • Leave no trace, keep to marked paths and respect private land and farm animals.
  • History and background: read more on Wikipedia.
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