Roughly an hour West of Castlebar is a lovely place called Achill Island. Achill has some of the best quality beaches in Ireland, winning several Blue Flag & Green Coast awards every year. Stunning Keem Bay is one of the most famous and has become one of the Wild Atlantic Way’s signature points.
Galway is one of the brightest and most intriguing jewels of the West of Ireland. The city is wild and bohemian, yet full of culture, artistry, exceptional food, and music. As well as being a popular seaside destination with long sandy beaches, Galway is also a thriving and cosmopolitan city centre.
Croagh Patrick is a 30-minute drive West and is Ireland's famous holy mountain in County Mayo.