6 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 outdoors at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre and Salthill Beaches. Popular historic sites such as Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Poulnabrone Dolmen are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Galway: Ashford Castle (in Cong), Cliffs of Moher (in Liscannor) and Lahinch Beach (in Lahinch). Next up on the itinerary: get in touch with nature with Hillwalk Tours, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Corcomroe Abbey, kick back and relax at Fanore Beach, and head outdoors with Belleek Castle Museum.

To see maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Galway travel planning tool.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In March, daily temperatures in Galway can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel back home.