Ireland’s cliffs and coves

‘Bundoran’s seaweed is a very precious commodity, prized by locals and visitors alike’

Until we actually reached Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, on its captivating west coast, neither my husband nor I had ever given much thought to the health benefits of seaweed. But arriving in Bundoran, southern Donegal, on the second leg of a summer caravanning holiday across the Irish Sea before the pandemic, it quickly became clear that this was a very precious commodity, highly prized by locals and visitors alike.

Harvested from the Atlantic Ocean, bladderwrack is the main ingredient in the relaxing bath, steam and shower treatment at Bundoran Seaweed Baths, overlooking its handsome beach and headland.

It’s said to relieve muscle pain, arthritis, fatigue, tension and stress, as well as soothing and smoothing tired and damaged skin. And when we discovered that its natural organic oils were also an antidote to ageing and cellulite, well, we were sold.

We booked a dual