7 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Galway: Westport (Atlantic Drive on Achill Island, Drummindoo Stud, &more), Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (in Bunratty) and Burren Birds of Prey Centre (in Ballyvaughan). Spend the 28th (Sun) among the memorable landscape of The Burren. There's still lots to do: get outside with Wild Atlantic Way, explore the striking landscape of Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre, walk around Eyre Square, and get in touch with nature with Hillwalk Tours.

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If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can travel back home.