Skye is one of the most popular Inner Hebridean islands. It's also one of the largest after Lewis and Harris. Its popularity has grown with a mix of rugged landscapes, crystal clear waters, picturesque fishing villages, museums, and historical monuments. Skye attracts over a million visitors annually and has regular ferries and even a bridge to the east. Skye is a magical place to go on your last-minute holiday. With something for the whole family to enjoy.
Reasons to Visit Skye
Beaches
There are various beaches, from tropical white beaches with stunning colours to traditional long golden sandy beaches. Coral Beach is one of the best beaches to visit and perhaps the most famous. This beach lives up to its name, with bright red seaweed growing offshore and a white beach made from fossilised seaweed skeletons. Another exquisite beach is Talisker Bay. If you stand on the sandy beach, you'll notice you are surrounded by sheer cliffs covered in greenery; on the left, a sea stack rises out of the sea and on the right, a waterfall plummets down from the dominating cliffs; you might even see a golden eagle fly past. Explore the beaches of Skye with your family and discover the remote and the beautiful. Rent a cottage with Last Minute Cottages and get the best deal with our price guarantee.
Walking
Walking in Skye is a memorable and breathtaking adventure. Walk to the Fairy Pools, a place fit for brave swimmers, walkers and photographers. Or set off towards the jagged edges of Old Man Stoor, an ancient basalt volcanic rock formation that is the busiest attraction on the whole island. You can even visit the abandoned village of Boreraig, whose villagers were forced to leave in the 1850s so sheep could graze. These are just a few of the many magical sites on the island. Book your last-minute walking holiday in Skye and look after yourself with a cosy cottage complete with a hot tub to relax those muscles after a long day's walking.
Places to Stay in Skye
There are many beautiful places to stay in Skye. The main town on the island is a small harbour town called Portree, which is also one of the most attractive settlements, peppered with quaint pastel-coloured seafront cottages and windy lanes. The town's location makes it ideal for visiting the main attractions and walks on Skye. Another beautiful place to stay on your last-minute holiday is the village of Carbost on the shores of Loch Harport. With gorgeous views of the loch and the surrounding hills, the village has some beautiful local walking and the Talisker Whiskey Distillery.
Places to Visit in Skye
Portree is the main town and one of the most visited, with a picturesque harbour and cottages.
Fairy Pools is a series of pools and waterfalls that are truly remarkable and well worth the walk.
Fairy Glens is a landscape that could be taken from a fantasy book or film.
Old Man Stoor is a basalt rock formation and the most popular attraction on Skye.
