A delightful village situated on Achill Island in County Mayo, Keel provides a popular tourist destination, rich in history and activity. Surrounded by vast green lands, the village provides ample opportunities to explore this scenic region of Ireland by foot, bike or car, with something around every corner to discover. For all of your amenities, the local area hosts a wide selection of shops to cater for your self-catered stay, and eateries for a lavish dining experience on the coast. With plenty of inns and a camping site, you can be sure that this area of the island is a popular tourist destination, with its own beach offering a surfing school and the chance to partake in other watersports as well as spectacular scenery, it’s no wonder that it’s the most popular one on the whole of the island! Whilst staying here you can also benefit from a nearby golf course, the historic Achill Henge, and plenty of activity to discover. The Achill Island itself is the perfect place to spend a holiday where you can unwind as well as learn about local culture, with the historic landmarks of Kildamhnait, Grace O’Malley’s Castle, ‘The Colony’, and much more, you won’t be short of discovery here. For a day off the island hop on a ferry at Cloughmore Pier and visit Clare Island, the largest island in Clew Bay, here you can find even more heritage sites, as well as a variety of fun-filled activities such as yoga & mindfulness classes, raft building, orienteering and crafts, providing something for all tastes. Keel is positioned in the perfect place for a tranquil trip to Ireland, encompassed with history and heritage, it’s a guaranteed crowdpleaser.
