See & Do

Top Attractions & things to do in Galway

When visiting Ireland many might be drawn to the nightlife, history and shopping offered by Dublin on the east coast. But Ireland’s west coast holds just as much fun and culture, but offers more natural beauty and value for money.

The medieval city of Galway is a whirlwind of activity with a wonderful selection of pubs, markets and modern art. The shops and restaurants run along a mile of original cobbled streets scattered with pretty churches, making the heart of the city easy to walk. Visit Galway market, open every Saturday, which has a wonderful variety of artisan food, a wide array of fine crafts and  local art. Food is now a large part of the attraction for visitors to Galway, with countless great restaurants, with menus to satisfy the most diverse and exotic tastes. But if it’s a good old Irish craic you’re after, you won’t be disappointed as most pubs such as Taaffes on Shop Street has traditional music on most nights. With the Guinness flowing, it’s easy to dance the night away to the fantastic rhythms and beautiful voices.

It would be easy to snooze the day away in the spa, but Galway is surrounded by rich history and beautiful scenery that has to be explored. Connemara National Park is a must-see for nature lovers. With breathtaking views, it is situated in the heart of west Ireland near Letterfrack, and covers some 2,000 hectares of scenic mountains, heaths and grasslands.

With fine food and shopping, excellent entertainment and a fantastic choice between unwinding or touring the beautiful countryside that west Ireland has to offer, Galway really does have it all.