4 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Michael Davitt Museum. Take a break from the city and head to Cliffs of Moher and Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre. Change things up with these side-trips from Galway: Lahinch Beach (in Lahinch), Foxford Woollen Mills & Visitor Centre (in Foxford) and National Museum of Ireland - Country Life (in Castlebar). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Salthill Promenade and admire the landmark architecture of Galway Cathedral.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read Galway route builder.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. Expect a daytime high around °C in May, and nighttime lows around °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can travel back home.