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Islay Beaches

There are some amazing beaches on Islay which can be found all over the island, not only on the west coast. We have listed so far 22 of the most stunning Islay Beaches with detailed tips and photos. You can start your discovery with our Islay Beaches Guide




Lossit Bay Islay

September 30, 2021 by ron

Lossit Bay Islay

Lossit Bay is the most southerly of the Islay west coast bays and the most "secret" one too. Many folk have never been there and access is somewhat of a puzzle. I'm not going to go in detail on how to access Lossit Bay as the local farmer has kindly … [Read more...] about Lossit Bay Islay

Currie Sands Beach Islay

September 29, 2021 by ron

Currie Sands Beach

The Currie Sands near Portnahaven is Islay's most westerly beach. You can find it at Claddach, west of Portnahaven. If you're in Portnahaven take a right at the church and then, after around half a mile, take the single track road on your left and … [Read more...] about Currie Sands Beach Islay

Kilchoman Beach Through the Seasons

August 29, 2021 by ron

Kilchoman Beach

If there's one beach on Islay I have to call my favourite it must be Kilchoman Beach, although I have some other favourites too. I must have been at Kilchoman Beach around a hundred times and I can safely say that the conditions, the light, the … [Read more...] about Kilchoman Beach Through the Seasons

Saligo Bay in the Winter

February 26, 2017 by ron

Sleeping Giant from Saligo Bay

I've been to Saligo Bay, on Islay's west coast, many many times and I was never ever disappointed. Each time there was something 'special' going on, either stunning light conditions, beautiful sunsets, stunning waves or lovely beach scenes and … [Read more...] about Saligo Bay in the Winter

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I'm not sure if there are places in Europe where wildlife is more abundant and as diverse as on Islay. Wherever you walk or drive, there is always something to be seen, and often something special … Read More... about Islay Wildlife

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