The site is located in the flat coastal landscape of south Galway at the harbour and pier of Spiddal village overlooking Galway Bay.
The site is located in the flat coastal landscape of south Galway at the harbour and pier of Spiddal village overlooking Galway Bay. Spiddal forms part of the Gaeltacht region of Connemara, where Irish (Gaelic) is still spoken. Activities enjoyed by visitors in this region include sailing, windsurfing and shore fishing.