Seaside
Sea dip
Images credit: Staffin Sea Sauna
At a glance
About this sauna
Staffin Sea Sauna Isle of Skye sits at the far end of a single-track road on Staffin Harbour, Skye’s first community-owned harbour, backed by the basalt cliffs of Cadha-Riach. The road passes above An Corran beach, its black sands marked with ancient dinosaur footprints.
It’s a wood-fired Scandinavian-style sauna.
What to expect
- Wood-fired Scandinavian-style sauna
- Social sessions for up to 8 people
- Sea dip access at the harbour
- Views along Skye's north coast
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private hire available, up to 10 people
- Community sessions and memberships, for Skye residents (yearly or winter membership)
Plan your visit
Getting there
By car: Staffin is on the A855, about 17 miles north of Portree, passing the Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock. From the main road, a single-track road leads down to the harbour, past An Corran beach. Postcode for sat nav: IV51 9JT
Finding the sauna: At Staffin Harbour, a short walk down the slipway to the water
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
Corran Coffee is right on the harbour for coffee and food. Staffin Beach is a short walk away, and Kilt Rock, the Quiraing and the Old Man of Storr are all close by along the Trotternish Ridge, making it a natural stop-off point between Skye’s most iconic sights.
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.
