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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Ireland  /  Western Ireland  /  Province of Connacht  /  County Galway  /  Galway  /  Galway Bay

Galway Bay, Galway

4.6
#2 of 14 in Parks in Galway
Water Body · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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Walk along the beaches of Galway Bay, one of the area's most picturesque spots just southwest of the city. You may recognize the name from a John Lennon tune--he is only one of many that have sung about this bay. Walk along the beaches, and if you catch them on a dry day, sit and enjoy the swans swimming in the area. Nearby is the Long Walk, a row of colourful houses that line the water. Cap off your time here with a pint of Guinness at a nearby pub, or hang around for nightlife if you're in the mood. Using our international travel planner, Galway attractions like Galway Bay can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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4.6
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
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3.7
Duration: 1 hour
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  • By colin s
    Galway has changed a lot,  and long gone is the Galway I knew 20 years ago. The port area, Spanish Arch and all up to Salthill especially, is nothing but a carpark... even as you travel out past... 
    Galway has changed a lot,  and long gone is the Galway I knew 20 years ago. The port area, Spanish Arch and all up to Salthill especially, is nothing but a carpark... even as you travel out past...  more »
  • By Art B
    Very picturesque town and near the Latin Quarter which is a must. We really liked Galway, a fun and picturesque town! 
    Very picturesque town and near the Latin Quarter which is a must. We really liked Galway, a fun and picturesque town!  more »
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  • By Feras Manaa
    It is nice place 💚💛🧡❤
  • By Eric Trip
    We had a lovely drive around the Galway bay!
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