1. Croagh Patrick

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• Why visit: Ireland’s holy mountain and major pilgrimage site.

• Highlights: Hike to the summit (764 m) for panoramic views over Clew Bay; strong spiritual and historical significance.

2. Achill Island

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• Why visit: Ireland’s largest island, linked by a bridge.

• Highlights: Keem Bay (top-tier beach), cliffs, Atlantic Drive, and wild beauty.

3. Westport Town

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• Why visit: Charming heritage town and base for exploring Mayo.

• Highlights: Colorful streets, live music, Westport House estate, great food scene.

4. Downpatrick Head

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  Why visit: Stunning coastal headland with sea stack (Dún Briste).

• Highlights: Blowholes, cliffs, WWII lookout post, and dramatic ocean views.

5. The Great Western Greenway

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• Why visit: 44-km scenic cycling and walking trail.

• Highlights: Runs from Westport to Achill through wild Mayo countryside and along Clew Bay.

6. Ceide Fields

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• Why visit: World’s oldest known field systems (over 5,000 years old).

• Highlights: Visitor centre, stone walls beneath the bog, views over Atlantic cliffs.

7. Ballintubber Abbey

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• Why visit: 800-year-old abbey still in use — “the abbey that refused to die.”

• Highlights: Sacred site with peaceful gardens and rich history.

8. Killary Harbour (Leenane area)

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  Why visit: Ireland’s only fjord, straddling Mayo and Galway.

• Highlights: Boat tours, hiking, aquaculture, and breathtaking mountain views.

9. Ballycroy National Park (Wild Nephin)

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• Why visit: Remote, wild bogland and mountain landscapes.

• Highlights: Free visitor centre, dark sky park, rare habitats and trails.

10. Cong

• Why visit: Storybook village on the Mayo-Galway border, famous for The Quiet Man film.

• Highlights: Ashford Castle, Cong Abbey ruins, woodland walks, and fishing.