Ahakista is located approximately halfway along the Sheep's Head peninsula between Durrus and Kilcrohane in County Cork, Ireland. It is a wooded coastal village with a deep and sheltered harbour.

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Ahakista has a church, a school, a cafe and two pubs – both with beer gardens and sea views. There are a number of B&Bs and self catering accommodations in the area. There is a small sandy beach, and the 90 kilometres (56 miles) Sheep's Head Way marked trail crosses through the village. In August 2008 this Walkway became one of the first four publicly funded walkways in Ireland – following agreement between the Department of Rural Affairs and the Irish Farmers Association.