3 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Salthill Promenade and Galway Cathedral. Visiting Cliffs of Moher and Burren Birds of Prey Centre will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Galway: Lahinch Beach (in Lahinch) and Fanore Beach (in Fanore). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Salthill Beaches, take in the spiritual surroundings of Corcomroe Abbey, and get engrossed in the history at Galway City Museum.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Galway trip planner.

In May, daytime highs in Galway are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can travel back home.