Westport - A Great Location

Set on Westport Harbour in County Mayo, this area is a hive of activity, availing of some of the most spectacular views of the West of Ireland. There is so much to see & do in Westport, our hotel staff will be more than happy to advise you. Visit the beautiful selection of sandy beaches from the North and South shores of Clew Bay and down the coast south of the Bay to where the isolated strand of Thallabawn meets Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord. Plus many of the beaches are EC Blue Flag winners.

Back on dry land, climb Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s holy mountain with the starkly beautiful National Famine Memorial at its foot. Visit Knock Shrine, scene of an miraculous apparition in 1879 and charming Cong, forever associated with Hollywood and The Quiet Man.

Westport House and Pirate Adventure Park is an extraordinary mixture of history, culture and fun all in one and is a major attraction.  In addition to Westport House, this beautiful 480 acre estate has a family-friendly Pirate Adventure Park and Adventure Activity Centre.

Kylemore Abbey is the no.1 visitor attraction in the West of Ireland and a ‘must see’ visit forany tour of Ireland. Set in the dramatic Connemara landscape of mountains and lakes, Kylemore is an iconic attraction, famous around the world. Link www.kylemoreabbeytourism.ie

Westport Golf Club has played host to the 2002 Smurfit Irish P.G.A. Championship, and is a magnificent 18 hole parkland course with breath taking views of Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay.

The Adventure Islands offers a wide range of specialist water sports and dry land activities for fun and games for Families, Friends, Hens/Stag parties. Catering for all ages and levels check out www.theadventureislands.com

Other activities that can be arranged are:

Horse Riding,  Pony Trekking, Clay pigeon shooting, Hill Walking & Sea Angling, check out our information centre in the hotel.

To download a map of Clew Bay with details of activities in the area, simply click here.