5 days in Galway & Connemara 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 Salthill Promenade. Step out of the city life by going to Cliffs of Moher and Aillwee Cave. When in Galway, make a side trip to see Burren National Park in Corofin, approximately 54 minutes away. On the 7th (Wed), spend a cool day on the water with Charter Ireland.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Galway vacation maker tool .

Perpignan, France to Galway is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Central European Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Perpignan in March, things will get slightly colder in Galway: highs are around 9°C and lows about 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can travel to Oughterard.

Oughterard is a small town on the banks of the Owenriff River close to the western shore of Lough Corrib in County Galway, Ireland. To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Oughterard trip itinerary planning website .

Oughterard is just a stone's throw from Galway. In March, daily temperatures in Oughterard can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Thu) before leaving for home.