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.

Visiting Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre and The Burren will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Galway: Burren National Park (in Corofin) and Ballyvaughan (Burren Birds of Prey Centre & Aillwee Cave). There's more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Salthill Promenade and stroll around Eyre Square.

To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Galway travel route planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. Expect a daytime high around 12°C in April, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.