Local Attractions / Recommendations

Galway Bay at SunsetFull details of our personal recommendations to follow, for now check out all the things to do and place to visit to the right (or in the menu).

Within 20 minutes WALK of our home:
Salthill (2 mins), Galway City, The Bridge Mills, Eyre Square, Saturday Market, The Spanish Arch, National University of Ireland

 Walking Tour of Galway
Taking you where no bus tour can, the 'Galway on Foot' tour will take you through the walls of the city and into its medieval heart. Here, following a 450 year old map, you will encounter ancient cathedrals, living castles and the world's first "tourist trap", all while uncovering a colourful and often violent history. Reaching the river Corrib, you will visit the famous Spanish Arch before crossing to the ancient Claddagh, famed for its ring and unique culture.

Within 30 minutes drive of our home:
Spiddal, Rossaveal (pier to go to Aran Islands), Coole Park and Thoor Ballylee, Killaloe

Within 60 minutes:
Clifden, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, The Cliffs of Moher, The Burren.