3 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 out of town with these interesting Galway side-trips: Aillwee Cave (in Ballyvaughan), Cliffs of Moher (in Liscannor) and Burren National Park (in Corofin). Spend the 11th (Fri) among the memorable landscape of The Burren. There's lots more to do: get outside with Wild Atlantic Way, appreciate the extensive heritage of Salthill Promenade, stroll through Eyre Square, and don't miss a visit to Quay Street.

To see more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Galway trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In May in Galway, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.