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.

Salthill Promenade and Galway Cathedral will appeal to history buffs. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Lahinch Beach and Salthill Beaches. Get out of town with these interesting Galway side-trips: Cliffs of Moher (in Liscannor), The Burren Smokehouse, (in Lisdoonvarna) and Burren Perfumery (in Carran). There's more to do: kick back and relax at Fanore Beach and take in the spiritual surroundings of Corcomroe Abbey.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Galway trip website .

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 59°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.