WHAT TO DO IN AND AROUND SOUTHWEST MAYO

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Delphi

Delphi

The cross at Doo Lough Pass between Louisburgh and Leenane is poignant, as it commemorates the fate of a group of starving, desperate people of all ages, who made a fruitless journey from Louisburgh to Delphi on foot seeking relief.

Killadoon

Killadoon

Enjoy your journey at Killadoon. A beautiful beach to enjoy with a panoramic view over Inishturk and Clare Island.

Killary Harbour

Killary Harbour

Killary Harbour (An Caoláire Rua) is the Republic’s only glacial fjord which slices the mountains north and south of it, creating a natural border between counties Galway and Mayo. Stretching 16 kilometres in length, it runs 45 metres deep the unspoilt scenery has a magnetic calmness about it.

Cross Beach

Cross Beach

Louisburgh
Enjoy Cross Beach with your family!

Old Head

Old Head

Louisburgh
For an easy stroll, while observing life in a rock pool, the beach at Old Head provides a lot of interest and has a satisfying cliff walk and the best woodland habitat around, with excellent bird-watching opportunities.

Silver Strand

Silver Strand

Southwest Mayo
Ideal place for children in summer. Come to experience Silver Strand.

Southwest Mayo

Southwest Mayo

The fjord is almost a peninsula in reverse, the sea claiming its right to be habitable as it moves forward into the unknown. From the sea, the land perches on the horizon.

White Strand

White Strand

Southwest Mayo
A Green Coast Award beach to enjoy. Experience it!