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Galway is the most central port on the West Coast of Ireland in the sheltered eastern corner of Galway Bay. The harbour can be used by vessels up to 10,000 tonnes deadweight (DWT) and the inner dock can accommodate up to 9 vessels at any one time.
Guide to Galway with everything you need to Plan Your Visit. Getting to Galway and what to see, with maps, photos and the best times to visit
Crashing waves, swaying bog grasses, ancient stonewalls crisscrossing fields and blazing white sands – Galway city is the gateway to some of the most incredible scenery on the island of Ireland. Try Connemara for starters.
- The Leenaun to Louisburgh Drive. OK, so this drive starts in Galway but takes you into Mayo. It takes you from the gorgeous little village of Leenaun on the Killary Fjord to the often-overlooked town of Louisburgh in Mayo.
- The Sky Road. One of the best things to do in Galway (in my opinion) is to grab a cup of coffee to go from one of the cafes in Clifden and drive or cycle along the Sky Road.
- The Diamond Hill hike. The Diamond Hill hike is one of the more popular walks in Galway, mainly due to the views it treats you to on a fine day. There are 2 walks here: The Lower Diamond Hill walk (3 km long and takes 1 to 1.5 hours) and the Upper Diamond Hill trail (7 km long and takes 2.5 to 3 hours to complete).
- Kylemore Abbey. The fairytale-like Kylemore Abbey tends to top most guides on the best things to do in Galway for good reason. Built in 1867, Kylemore Abbey boasts an almost endless number of tales of romance, tragedy, spirituality, and innovation.
Arty, bohemian Galway (Gaillimh) is one of Ireland's most engaging cities. Brightly painted pubs heave with live music, while restaurants and cafes offer front-row seats for observing buskers and street theatre.
Sep 28, 2016 · Part of the Wild Atlantic Way, Galway is on the doorstep of some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery. Easy day trips from the city include the evocative Connemara region, with its fissured coastline, undulating bogs, empty valleys and slate-toned lakes (plus peat fire-warmed pubs), along with the plunging Cliffs of Moher and the rocky ...
We’ll dig into the best day trips you can take from the city around County Galway, including the famous Cliffs of Moher in Doolin, as well as the top things to do, great restaurants, and the best traditional Irish pubs.
