5 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: Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (in Bunratty), Burren National Park (in Corofin) and Liscannor (Moher Hill Open Farm and Leisure Park & Cliffs of Moher). Spend the 13th (Sun) exploring nature at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre. The adventure continues: take a memorable drive along Wild Atlantic Way, enjoy the sand and surf at Salthill Beaches, make a trip to Quay Street, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Salthill Promenade.

To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Galway trip itinerary planning tool.

If you are flying in from Spain, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In August in Galway, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can travel back home.