Day 1 — Begin with Achill Island, then continue to Croagh Patrick and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.
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Mayo
Big skies, sacred mountains, island landscapes and the untamed Atlantic coast.
Achill Island Cliffs
ExploreWestport, Castlebar and Achill
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks
Plan your visit
Why visit Mayo?
Big skies, sacred mountains, island landscapes and the untamed Atlantic coast.
Don’t miss
Top 20 landmarks and attractions
A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.
- 01Achill Island
- 02Croagh Patrick
- 03Westport House
- 04Great Western Greenway
- 05Keem Bay
- 06Downpatrick Head
- 07Céide Fields
- 08Wild Nephin National Park
- 09Mullet Peninsula
- 10Clare Island
- 11Cong Abbey
- 12Ashford Castle
- 13Foxford Woollen Mills
- 14National Museum of Ireland – Country Life
- 15Moore Hall
- 16Doolough Valley
- 17Aasleagh Falls
- 18Lough Mask
- 19Blacksod Lighthouse
- 20Inishturk Island
Suggested route
A simple three-day itinerary
3 daysSuggested county driving route
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Day 2 — Visit Westport House before an afternoon at Great Western Greenway.
Day 3 — Combine Keem Bay with Downpatrick Head, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.
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Film heritage
County Mayo
The Quiet Man locations and museum
Add a film-location walk to a visit to Cong's village and abbey. Meet at the museum rather than travelling to Galway.
Start / arrival pointThe Quiet Man Museum, Cong
Indoor discovery
Out-of-county option · Galway
Galway Atlantaquaria
Make space for Ireland's marine life on a Salthill visit. An indoor option to combine with the promenade when weather allows.
Start / arrival pointSalthill, Galway
Scenic day trip
Out-of-county option · Galway
Connemara and Cong from Galway
Travel through Connemara with a stop in Cong, County Mayo. Check the itinerary and any separate Kylemore Abbey admission charge.
Start / arrival pointGalway city — this is a coach day trip
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