Where to stay in Galway

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Food and drink in Galway

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Take off to Galway city car-free

Explore Inis Mór and the Aran Islands car-free

Venture out to Connemara and Kylemore Abbey car-free

See Galway car-free

Galway City

Come and explore the pure magic of Galway city 

Clifden

Explore magical Clifden

Kinvara

Visit lovely Kinvara

Bóthar na Trá (Salthill)

Experience Salthill

Oughterard

Explore scenic Oughterard

Árainn (Aran Islands)

Experience the remote beauty of the Aran Islands 

Portumna

Visit pretty Portumna 

Killary Harbour

Family friendly

Free to visit

Sunny days

Derrigimlagh

Connemara

Discover the Beautiful Wilderness of Connemara

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Discover County Galway

Galway is the place where culture and nature meet. Get lost in a swirl of culture and colour on Quay St, step into the wild of Connemara and dive into adventure in Killary Fjord. 

Get the most out of Galway

Uncover a vibrant culture and medieval past in one of the most colourful counties in Ireland.

Explore history and culture

Walking and hiking

Free things to do

City breaks

The great outdoor

Hop on a boat to the Aran Islands, explore the walking trails of Connemara and enjoy unbeatable craic in Galway City.

What will you do first?

The Luminosa String Orchestra: DRAÍOCHT II - The Alchemy of Music

'Deviations', exhibition as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2026

Macnas Parade - Fiáin - 40th Anniversity Halloween Parade

Baboró International Arts Festival for Children: Make a Samhain Wreath

Festivals and events

Will you stay in a thatched cottage, a grand manor, or a trendy city hotel? From country retreats to old-style splendour, B&Bs to lodges and more places to stay in Galway.  

See the raw beauty of the Irish coastline

Gorgeous County Galway

Routes and trails in Galway

Ireland

Annaghdown

Athenry

Ballinderreen

Ballyconneely

Carna

Clarinbridge

Clonfert

Craughwell

Dunmore

Eyrecourt

Gort

Kilcolgan

Kylemore

Leenane

Letterfrack

Loughrea

Monivea

Mountbellew

Maigh Cuilinn (Moycullen)

Oranmore

Renvyle

Ros Muc (Rosmuck)

Cloch na Rón (Roundstone)

An Spidéal (Spiddal)

Tuam

Williamstown

Woodford

Ballinasloe

An Fhairche (Clonbur)

Cleggan

Claregalway

Corrandulla

Headford

Na Forbacha (Furbo)

Indreabhán (Inveran)

Ardrahan

Bearna (Barna)

Casla

Corr Na Móna

Lower Salthill

Merlin Park

Moyard

Newcastle

Ros an Mhíl (Rossaveal)

Ballyshrule

Caherlistrane

Eyre Square

Headford Road

Inis Mór (Inishmore) - Árainn (Aran Islands)

Inishbofin

Inishbofin Island

Sraith Salach (Recess)

Terryland

Aughrim

Ballynahinch

Bullaun

An Cheathrú Rua (Carraroe)

Cashel Bay

Costelloe

Glinsce (Glinsk)

Kilchreest

Cill Chiaráin (Kilkieran)

Leitir Móir (Lettermore)

Lettermullen Island

Maam

An Teach Doite (Maam Cross)

Milltown

Moylough

Screeb

Turloughmore

Tynagh

Inis Meáin (Inishmaan) - Árainn (Aran Islands)

Inis Oírr (Inisheer)- Árainn (Aran Islands)

Ballybrit

Epic coastlines, magnificent beaches and lofty mountain peaks, marvel at the epic scenery in County Galway. 

Visit the City of the Tribes and discover the rich history of its medieval stone walls. Listen to talented buskers and watch colourful street acts before heading on to picturesque Kylemore Abbey and the wilds of Connemara. 

Galway’s unique culture and dramatic landscape captivates all who visit. Plan your trip now.

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