Beach
Sea dip
Images credit: Sal Sauna
At a glance
About this sauna
Sál Sauna, Isle of Skye is a mobile wood-fired sauna based near Ord, on the Sleat peninsula, though sessions move between a few spots along the south Skye coast through the year.
The name carries a double meaning, Old Norse for soul and the Gàidhlig word for saltwater, a nod to both the island’s history and the sea it sits beside. Ord is known locally for its summer sunsets, with clear views across to the Cuillins from the water’s edge.
What to expect
- Welcomed by a host on arrival
- Social sessions for up to 4 people
- Wood-fired barrel sauna
- Cold water option in Loch Eishort whilst in Ord
- Sea and mountain views from the sauna
- Open, exposed setting on the Sleat peninsula
Plan your visit
Getting there
By car: Take the A851 south through Sleat, then turn off onto the single-track road at Glen Ord, just south of Duisdalebeg, signposted for Ord. This is a minor road, so use passing places. It runs down to Ord on the shore of Loch Eishort
Parking: Gravelled area near Ord beach
Finding the sauna: The sauna moves between pop-up spots, so check the exact location when booking
Facilities
Toilets
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Two towels (one for sitting on, one for drying off)
- Flip flops or sandals
- Warm layers for afterwards
- Water bottle
- Changing robe or loose layers for getting changed outdoors
Location
What’s nearby
A community run café in the Tarskavaig village hall serves food and drink. The ruined 14th-century Dunscaith Castle sits nearby at Tokavaig. Ord’s coral beach is a short walk from the sauna, popular for a swim when conditions allow.
Before you go
If you’re new to wild saunas, these quick answers might help
No — you can enjoy the sauna on its own.
Yes — you can move between the sauna, the water and breaks outside at your own pace.
