Beach near Islay, United Kingdom

Islay Travel Guide

United Kingdom

Islay is a small settlement in the United Kingdom, with a population of 3,457. It uses UK time and sits in a cool, maritime part of the country, where weather can change quickly throughout the year.

Travellers arriving by air use Islay Airport (ILY), the airport serving the town. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so nearby beach visits are not a defining part of a stay here.

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Local time

3,457

Population

382 miles away

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Pays in GBP

Plug type Type G

Emergency 999

Dial code +44

Tipping: Tipping is customary for good service in the UK. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation.

Best time to visit Islay

Jan

7°18

Feb

8°19

Mar

9°18

Apr

11°15

May

15°14

Jun

16°19

Jul

16°22

Aug

17°23

Sep

15°19

Oct

12°19

Nov

9°17

Dec

8°22

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Islay

  1. Glenegedale

    arts and entertainment

    0.5 km

  2. Leorin

    historic site

    3.8 km

  3. Carragh Bhan

    historic site

    3.6 km

  4. Mull Of Oa, Islay

    historic site

    0.7 km

  5. Islay, Scotland

    historic site

    1.9 km

Getting there

Islay Airport · 0 km

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