Summer is a wonderful time to experience County Sligo. There is almost constant light and the locals spend most of their time outside. From enjoying a picnic at one of Sligo's many scenic locations to having fun at the beach to visiting one of Sligo's many tourist attractions, it's the time of the year to enjoy County Sligo at its best.
Inviting beaches
County Sligo has many pristine beaches bordering the Wild Atlantic Way. Some of the beaches are calm, others have waves crashing onto the shore, perfect for a bit of surfing. Discover more about County Sligo's beaches by clicking the boat logo on the map or the respective beach pictures below.
Open water swimming
Discover Sligo's gorgeous spots to go open water swimming. Get an adrenaline rush while jumping in the cold water from the Atlantic while admiring the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Take the plunge and discover the refreshing and liberating experience of open water swimming.
Going on a whale watching tour
The last years, more and more humpback whales are spotted of the Sligo coast. With frequent whale / wildlife watching tours leaving Mullaghmore (and Rosses Point), it's an amazing sight to see these gentle giants leaping out of the Atlantic.
Summer Festivals
In Sligo, we know how to organize a great festival. And some of these festivals occur every year and seem to be getting bigger and better every year. But every year, new festivals make their entrance in Sligo's busy events calendar. So why not visit one of these great festivals and immerse yourself in the great party atmosphere and enjoy the craic.
Going for a cycle
Sligo is the ideal place to go for a cycle. With many cycling events/races throughout the summer, you can opt for a leisurely cycle or a more competitive cycle. This year is the first time the UCI Gran Fondo comes to Sligo as well.
With many beautiful, quiet countryside roads, it's the ideal way to discover Sligo's stunning scenery.
With many beautiful, quiet countryside roads, it's the ideal way to discover Sligo's stunning scenery.
Go surfing
Where you can surf the entire year in County Sligo, the summer months provides surfers with the long hours to enjoy their favourite pasttime . Beginners can go surfing on one of the calmer beaches in Sligo with some of the surf schools, more experienced surfers can venture to the more challenging beaches.