A small Irish city with festive spirit, historical attractions and spectacular coastal settings, Galway is an increasingly popular tourist spot located on the western coast of Ireland. The cobblestone streets and the city walls of this medieval town meet hundreds of thousand visitors annually. As well as historical sights, Galway offers them a wide range of cultural attractions and nightlife opportunities.
Historical sights. Apart from its lively art and music scene, Galway attracts also with its interesting historical buildings such as the 15th century Lynch Castle, and the Spanish Arch built during the time when Galway was under the influence of Spanish merchants. The scenic location of the town by the spectacular Galway Bay creates attractive settings for this prosperous port city. Galway is a good base for exploring the West coast of Ireland, and the starting point of ferries to wild Aran Islands located in Galway Bay. With their unique geology and archeology combined with beautiful nature, these small islands are a paradise for walkers, fishers, and nature photographers all alike. Also of interest, spas around Galway offer refreshment and golf in Galway is well available.
Attractions of Galway from festivals to historical sights
A center of traditional Irish culture, Galway is a cultural city with a lively music scene, theatres and several enjoyable festivals found in the calendar of this small city. Culturally oriented visitors come here annually one of the many popular events of which the most famous examples Galway Jazz festival in October, Literature festival at Easter, or for Galway Arts Festival in June. The regular concerts in Galway offer plenty of cultural attractions as well. Shopping in Galway is well available in the city's pedestrianized shopping district.Historical sights. Apart from its lively art and music scene, Galway attracts also with its interesting historical buildings such as the 15th century Lynch Castle, and the Spanish Arch built during the time when Galway was under the influence of Spanish merchants. The scenic location of the town by the spectacular Galway Bay creates attractive settings for this prosperous port city. Galway is a good base for exploring the West coast of Ireland, and the starting point of ferries to wild Aran Islands located in Galway Bay. With their unique geology and archeology combined with beautiful nature, these small islands are a paradise for walkers, fishers, and nature photographers all alike. Also of interest, spas around Galway offer refreshment and golf in Galway is well available.
Practical information for your trip to Galway
The climate of Ireland is characterized by mild winters, cool summers, and constant humidity, so the weather in Galway is not the best for sunbathing.
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Average monthly high temperatures in Galway range from 8 to 19 degrees Celsius, with the warmest days available between May and September, which is also the best time to visit Galway.
How to get there. Flights to Galway are available from the major airports in Great Britain and from Dublin. Travelling to Galway is easy also by bus or train within Ireland. There is a good bus network available for moving around in the town area, as well as taxis and rental cars in Galway. However, the city center is compact, and all major touristic sights in Galway are easy to reach by foot.
Visitor services. Restaurants in Galway offer Irish and international quality food, and hotels in Galway suit many tastes and budgets. What makes your holiday even more enjoyable, Galway is a safe English-speaking destination with no threats to your safety except for maybe excessive supply of beer, which can be enjoyed in the many pubs of Galway.
hint See also these nearby destinations: Killarney
