The Riviera of the Wild Atlantic Way

Nestled on the shores of Clew Bay and overlooked by Croagh Patrick, Irelands holy mountain, Westport is the cultural heart of the Wild Atlantic Way, known for its colourful Georgian streets, tree lined boulevards and warm West of Ireland welcome. Westport offers visitors a unique mix of heritage, adventure, and natural beauty, and with a wide range of accommodation — from cosy B&Bs and luxury hotels to self-catering cottages and family friendly campsites — Westport is the perfect base for your adventure.

Join us on a Westport Walking Tour and unwind in one of Westport’s lively pubs with traditional music on our Westport Pub Tour, relax in a charming café on our Westport Sweet Treat Tour, or dine in one of the town’s many award-winning restaurants on our Westport Food Tour. Westport is the ideal base for exploring the Wild Atlantic Way, with the award-winning beaches of Achill Island, fairytale castle of Ashford Castle, Kylemore Abbey, the movie set village of Cong, Ireland West International Airport, Knock Shrine and the National Museum of Country Life all within easy driving distance.

Connemara is within an hours drive and Galway city only 90 minutes drive away. Popular things to do in Westport include climbing Croagh Patrick, cycling the Great Western Greenway, visiting Westport House, camping and activities at Westport Adventure, evening cruises around Clew bay and joining one of our local walking tours to experience the town’s vibrant past and warm West of Ireland welcome.

Discover the best of Westport, Ireland, with a tour led by locals who live and love Westport, the Riviera of the Wild Atlantic Way.

 List of Activities/Attractions 

• Cruise Clew Bay
• Westport Estate and Westport Adventure
• Catch a show at Westport Theatre
• Climb Croagh Patrick
• Horse Riding
• Cycle the Great Western Greenway
• Visit Achill Island
• Visit numerous blue flag beaches nearby
• Atlantic Sea safari
• Surfing and SUP
• Woodland walks

Where to Eat/Drink/Stay 

Where to eat in Westport

• O’Cees on Shop Street carvery
• Christys Harvest on Shop Street – traditional cafe
• Savoir Fare on Bridge Street – award winning charcuterie
• Arnos Bistro – Award winning fine dining
• The Tavern restaurant Murrisk – Award winning seafood restaurant

Westport Best Pubs

• Johnny Morans Bridge Street
• Matt Molloys Pub Bridge Street
• The Porterhouse Bridge Street
• Blousers Pub James Street
• The Old Grainstore Bridge Street

Where to Stay in Westport

• The Castlecourt Hotel
• The Plaza Hotel
• The Westport Coast Hotel
• The Grace Hotel
• The Clewbay Hotel
• The Wyatt Hotel
• The Mariner Hotel
• Westport Country Lodge Hotel
• Westport Estate camping park