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Located on the west side of Ireland, Galway is an ideal holiday destination to explore beautiful landscapes, beaches, charming villages, and vibrant city life. The best place to stay is the city centre where you can easily access essential areas of attraction, and enjoy the impressive nightlife. If you are travelling with your family, consider staying at Salthill where you can find several house homes located at the beachfront with plenty of restaurants around. Do you want to stay like a local and avoid busy city life? Reside at the Oranmore village which offers numerous green spaces on the outskirts of the city. There are several holiday home options in Claregalway, Moycullen, Carnmore, and Clarinbridge which provides a perfect balance between urban and rural life.
Numerous holiday homes optionsYou will find all types of holiday homes in Galway to host extensive group tours, family holidays, solo travels or couple trips. Breaks should help you relax while enjoying private spaces; the houses are in less crowded areas that assure you of total privacy and personal spaces. They offer a room for everyone since they come with extra spaces, lawns, and play-grounds suitable for pets and kids. The rentals are designed to help you enjoy living in a home away from home with additional amenities like private pools, gyms, WiFi, and fully equipped kitchen.
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The area and getting around
Galway is undoubtedly a gem filled with the most charming buildings, culture, and lots of friendly people. The city is located along the scenic route of the Atlantic, and you will want to visit various sandy beaches at the coastal line. If you need to experience the nightlife, visit the Kinvara town which harbours several Irish traditional bars with the most extensive collection of whiskey. Galway city centre also provides various shopping options from a wide range of shops and high street markets where you can buy souvenirs. For food lovers, there are multiple places you can enjoy local delicacies. In the southern part of the city, you will enjoy local options and specialities like risotto and several delicious cocktails.
The amazing neighbourhoodIt will be fulfilling to explore the beautiful towns and charming villages around which offer diverse experiences. For nature lovers, consider visiting the Barna, a fishing village, which has shallow water beaches suitable for young families. Nothing is so beautiful than watching the sunset in the Spiddal hills where you can also access various craft workshops and beautiful beaches. Clifden is another fantastic neighbourhood and a haven for history, arts, and other icons. Roundstone is an outstanding village located south of Clifden where you can admire the exceptional natural beauty and explore a large selection of craft shops, cafes, and bars as you enjoy the ambience.
Travellers and activities
Galway is well known for its natural beauty, ensuring that you explore the wide range of attractions around. Visit the Connemara National Park and walk through to enjoy the spectacular scenery and wildlife. Precede to Kylemore Abbey the most romantic castle that offers scenic photographic opportunities, garden tours, and woodland walks. You can also visit the Aran Islands; try to understand their geological formations as you explore the historical monuments around.
Galway for beach loversDo you want to swim? Galway provides the best beaches on the coast. You can go to the Dogs Bay Beach with well-sheltered currents considered safe for swimming and also offers spectacular views of the surroundings. At Renvyle Beach, you can see the mountains of Clare and the nearby islands as you enjoy some sunbath. Silverstrand Beach is family-friendly since it is shallow and bound on one side by cliffs. You can also go to Traught Beach, which provides gorgeous views of the Galway Bay.
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Top 5 travel tips in Galway
Go through various collections of the prehistoric and medieval Galway and discover the social history of the city. Learn everything about the city from how it looked like in ancient times.
2. Ride along the sky road.Take a bike and run through this route, get out of the city over to the Coast and Clifden. Ensure that you stop over to check out the Connemara region.
3.Soak up the cityStart by taking breakfast in Dela, and if you need lengthy strolls, proceed to Salthill for coffee. Walk around the Latin Quarter to Quay Street for amazing moments, especially on Saturdays.
4. Drive through the amazing landscapesEnjoy a ride from Leenaun to Louisburgh which gives you a fantastic experience as you move from the gorgeous village to the beautiful town.
5. Walk along the Salthill promIf you need some time alone outside the busy city hustles wander around the seaside promenade that runs from Galway city offering spectacular views.