Short Breaks on Achill: Sea Swimming & Wellbeing
A suggested itinerary for a two or three day break in Achill with a focus on sea swimming, wellness and rejuvenation.
Day One
- Arrival – Sea swim followed by beach sauna (Keel, Dugort or Mulranny)
- Dinner – choose from a range of Achill restaurants
- Sunset on the beach – Dugort Silver Strand or Golden Strand beaches are perfect for a sunset walk
Day Two
- Morning: Achill Greenway parkrun (Saturdays, 9.30am, Achill Sound) followed by sea swim with local group (Dooega, 11am) and coffee / lunch.
- Afternoon: Coastal walk – take a gentle walk along the length of Keel beach (3km) or the Valley walk, or a more challenging hike along the cliffs at Keem Bay. Followed by a seaweed bath and/or spa treatment (Achill Sound or Mulranny).
- Evening: Dinner with a view followed by live music
Day Three
- Morning: Sunrise swim and/or visit to the Deserted Village at Slievemore. Followed by relaxing coffee / lunch
- Departure
Signature Moments
- Atlantic immersion
- Beachside sauna
- Relaxing seaweed bath
“Find yourself … one breath at a time”

