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.
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
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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