10 days in Galway Itinerary

A major hub for visitors exploring Ireland's western regions, Galway serves as a city of art and culture, renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Galway: Ballyvaughan (Caher Bridge Garden, Burren Birds of Prey Centre, &more), The Great Western Greenway (in Westport) and Doolin Cave (in Doolin). Spend the 24th (Thu) among the memorable landscape of The Burren. There's lots more to do: get outside with Wild Atlantic Way, make a trip to Quay Street, step into the grandiose world of Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, and admire the natural beauty at Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden.

To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Galway trip website.

If you are flying in from Spain, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In August in Galway, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.