The County Mayo coastline, from Kilary Harbour to Kilala Bay, has a wonderful succession of views-of sandy beaches, cliffs, rugged headlands and islands. The shore of the bay known as Killary Harbour marks the border seperating the counties of Galway and Mayo. From here the road leads through a wild and romantic valley containing the 'black lake' of Doo Lough, and then on to the pretty village of Louisburgh with it's 18th century houses. The natural beauty of the green countryside, the friendliness of its people and general ambience make Mayo a place where visitors can relax and enjoy nature far removed from the hassle and pressure of modern city life. Mayo, with an area of 5,398 sq.km, is the third largest county in Ireland.
Achill has a long history of human settlement and there is evidence that Achill was inhabited as many as 5, 000 years ago. Megalithic tombs testifying to this can be seen at Slievemore and there is a signposted walk to one of these tombs nearby McDowell's Hotel. The remains of promontory forts from the Iron Age have been found along the Atlantic Drive and on Achill Beg Island.
Two days is a minimum to visit everything on the Island. Such a beautiful places takes time to enjoy. Keem Bay beach is most beautiful in Ireland. In my opinion. More pictures will follow. I want to visit Achill again very soon.
Thanks for your time.
Janek Hans Kloss.
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