{"id":26316,"date":"2023-04-26T21:58:19","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T20:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/?p=26316"},"modified":"2023-12-06T14:07:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T13:07:17","slug":"must-see-things-galway-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/en\/must-see-things-galway-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland: the 9 must-see things in Galway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thanks to Michel Sardou, in France we know the famous lakes of Connemara well, even without having been there (here is the music<\/a><\/strong> just so you have it in mind). However, we know a little less about the regional capital, Galway. This city in the west of Ireland does not owe everything to its surrounding nature and is worth a detour for numerous reasons. Its name comes from the Corrib (Gaillimh) river which crosses the city and according to legend, the name comes from Galvia, a Celtic princess who drowned in the river. Galway is filled with the Celtic spirit in its purest form, a very young city that opens its doors to many tourists every summer. Here, we’ll see why: here are the nine must-see things in Galway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Some good ideas<\/strong>. Ireland has a lot to offer throughout the year. Just check our calendar for May<\/a><\/strong>, July <\/a><\/strong>or September<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddd2\ufe0f What you need to know before your trip to Galway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we start our list of must-see things in Galway, here are some tips for your next trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you get to Connemara from Galway?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Galway is the gateway to Connemara National Park. If you have a car, you just take the N59 for two short hours to reach your destination. If you opt for public transport, then head to Galway bus station to catch a bus to Clifden<\/strong> or Letterfrack<\/strong> . The latter is less than a kilometre from the entrance to the park. For more information, we found this pa<\/strong><\/a>g<\/a><\/strong>e<\/strong><\/a> very helpful for building an itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which hotel should you choose in Galway?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Galway, there are not a crazy number of hotels on offer, but there are some pearls.\u00a0Like the\u00a0Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre<\/strong><\/a>, which promises you a relaxing stay with your feet in the water and a welcome spa for after a long journey.\u00a0Another we recommend is\u00a0The Connacht Hotel<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0The establishment offers all the modern comforts in a warm setting, and the prices are moderate for the region.\u00a0What more could you need?\u00a0Oh, yes, there\u2019s also an indoor swimming pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/ins>\n