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.

Head to Burren Perfumery and Spiddal Craft & Design Studiosfor some retail therapy. Get some historical perspective at Salthill Promenade and Galway Cathedral. Get out of town with these interesting Galway side-trips: Fanore Beach (in Fanore), Michael Davitt Museum (in Foxford) and National Museum of Ireland - Country Life (in Castlebar). There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of Galway City Museum, stop by Charlie Byrne's Bookshop, take in the spiritual surroundings of Corcomroe Abbey, and kick back and relax at Salthill Beaches.

To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Galway visit planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, 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 up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can travel back home.