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Galway (/ ˈɡɔːlweɪ / GAWL-way; Irish: Gaillimh, pronounced [ˈɡal̠ʲɪvʲ]) is a city in (and the county town of) County Galway. It lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay.
Galway is home to some of the most notable tourist attractions in Ireland, like Kylemore Abbey, Connemara and the Aran Islands. However, it also boasts plenty of scenic corners that never make it onto shiny tourist handbooks, as you’ll discover below.
Galway is one of the brightest and most intriguing jewels of the West of Ireland. It marks the halfway point on the Wild Atlantic Way and is the only city on the entire 2500km route. The city is wild and bohemian, and at the same time full of culture, artistry, exceptional food and music.
A balmy, bohemian city with a love of traditional music – Galway is hard to resist. The spirit of Ireland’s west coast beats through the bustling streets, from mellow old pubs boasting turf and cosy corners, to shops selling Claddagh rings, Aran sweaters and bog-oak carvings.
Fancy a day trip? Galway has some of Ireland’s most exciting attractions right on its doorstep. We’re talking the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, the Aran Islands and the wild beauty of Connemara.
In the bay you can sail to the verdant Aran Islands pummelled by the Atlantic and where it feels like time has stood still for hundreds of years, while on land the Wild Atlantic Way will get you to two National Parks inside 90 minutes of Galway. Let’s explore the best things to do in Galway: 1. Latin Quarter.
Galway is a vibrant colourful city, recognised worldwide for its friendly people and welcoming atmosphere. In recent decades Galway has emerged as the hub of Artistic, Modern and cosmopolitan energy in Ireland. Galway is second only to Dublin in yearly visitors.
With its tangled lanes lined with colorful shopfronts curving around Galway Bay, compact Galway is one of Ireland's most picturesque cities. Bolstered by an… Streets filled with musicians, historic pubs stacked with atmosphere and excellent seafood: this is how to get the most out of Galway.
As Ireland’s cultural hub, Galway is a lively city of festivals, art, music, and top-notch restaurants. In this guide, you’ll find details on all the best things to do in Galway, along with can’t-miss day trips in the surrounding area.
Galway is a city that’s guaranteed to steal your heart. Stroll along Salthill Promenade, look out over Galway Bay, and the Aran Islands will appear on the horizon as specks of rugged isolation in the Atlantic Ocean!