The story goes that if you take a pebble from the Claggain Bay Beach and take it home with you, you'll come back to Islay. I dare to say that you easily leave the pebble on the beach as you'll be back anyway. So far I've never heard from anyone that … [Read more...] about Claggain Bay
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Port Charlotte Beach
Am I biased when I say that Port Charlotte Beach is the prettiest beach of all? Of course I am! You probably won't agree with me as there are so many other stunning beaches on Islay. Port Charlotte Beach is one of the smallest beaches on Islay but … [Read more...] about Port Charlotte Beach
Portnahaven Beach
The terraced houses of the small village of Portnahaven are built around a beautiful bay. At the top of the bay is Portnahaven Beach, you can't really miss it. Portnahaven Beach is often used by the locals and their kids to relax and play. It's also … [Read more...] about Portnahaven Beach
Port Ellen Beaches
Port Ellen is blessed with a few very nice beaches. A little further away from the village are the beaches of Kilnaughton Bay and The Singing Sands. Closer to the village is the beach at Leodamais Bay and there is the White Hart beach, at the road to … [Read more...] about Port Ellen Beaches
Kilnaughton Beach
Kilnaughton Beach is one of the finer beaches on Islay and can be found near Port Ellen. It's situated at the west end of Kilnaughton Bay to the left from the road to The Oa. You can't really miss this beach, just head to the Oa and park on the hill … [Read more...] about Kilnaughton Beach