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The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Galway, Western Ireland
For visitors, the best thing about Galway is that you can walk everywhere. As soon as you arrive, enjoy a walk through the city streets. There, you'll find lively pubs, independent shops and winding cobblestone streets packed with students, artists, writers and craftspeople. You may even hear Gaelic spoken. For a day trip, take a ferry to the island of Inis Mor. You'll return refreshed by the ocean air and Inis Mor's breathtaking scenery. Oh, and be sure to wear sunscreen on the island, no matter how chilly it is. (Just trust us, okay?)
Restaurants in Galway
1. Salthill Beaches
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By annajenkins63 - Troy, United States
Who know I would tan in Ireland!! Fun, quiet, clean beaches. Perfect for families. No lifeguards, so be aware. For Americans, know that the water is lovely, but very cold!
2. Brigit's Garden & Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 296 reviews
Update April 2021: Open daily. The award-winning Celtic Gardens are widely regarded as one of the most spectacular in Ireland, set within 11 acres of native woodland & wildflower meadows. In addition to the Celtic Gardens visitors can enjoy the nature trail, an ancient ring fort (fairy fort), thatched roundhouse and crannog, and the calendar sundial, the largest in Ireland. The Garden Cafe specialises in high quality fresh food, using the best local produce with salads and herbs from the Gardens. Try our chef's seasonal dishes and delicious home-baking. Relax in our light-filled dining area overlooking the Gardens or dine al fresco on the patio. There is no fee into the Cafe or Gift Shop.
Reviewed By irelandwestgalway - Galway, Ireland
Great experience enjoyed equally by my 5 and 13 year old. A visit to Mrs Claus is essential get there early. Found this to be a smaller group than the main Santa show and 5 year old loved the interaction. Santa show is great too just a bigger room and bigger crowd. Beautiful themes throughout the experience of storytelling and music. Beautiful gardens to explore even on a cold winters day and the treasure hunt was a great way to encourage exploration. Spiced apple punch on arrival delicious. Cakes and mince pies in the cafe also yummy.
3. Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,819 reviews
***FREE OF CHARGE*** Connemara National Park is one of Ireland's six National Parks. The Visitor Centre for the National Park is located beside Letterfrack Village. Entrance to the National Park grounds and trails (Diamond Hill), exhibition and Audio Visual is ***FREE OF CHARGE***. The Visitor Centre is the starting point for Diamond Hill trail.
Reviewed By notions - Galway, Ireland
Kylemore Abbey is a must see and diamond hill is a great hike for all levels. There are long and short paths and it is accessible for people of any fitness level,
4. Galway Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 835 reviews
Reviewed By SOAZgirl
First My trip was in May 2019, not August, so the foot traffic was not so crowded and I could meander along at my leisure. I'm a former Seattle native, now living in AZ, and being near the water again, in this magical town on the Atlantic ocean fulfilled any desire to feel what was lost was found again. Anyone visiting Ireland really needs to consider Galway as a place to visit and fall in love with, as I did. I hope to visit Ireland again in 2021 and am planning on Galway as my base of operation. Maybe I can get a job at the local tour agency!!
5. Rinville Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By Adamiks - Galway, Ireland
Great place lovely scenery great for walks any age .... fairy path playground bbq area bonfire place everything in one amazing sport .... highly recommended
6. Merlin Woods Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By IIzII
Great place for walks, to have a BBQ or to go with the kids to the playground. It is always clean & animal friendly.
7. Circle of Life National Organ Donor Commemorative Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
A remarkably beautiful stone sculpted national commemorative garden to commemorate and celebrate the lives and generosity of spirit of organ donors. Its inclusive and welcoming design and aura of mysticism and healing provide a very special place to remember and reflect on loved ones. Its richness of imagery, symbolism and sentiment offers an inspirational and memorable visitation experience for all ages. Convenient to parking and hospitality facilities, served by public transport.
Reviewed By Barbarbar63 - Galway, Ireland
wonderful place to walk around and reflect on life or passed friends. Easy access for people with reduced mobility.
8. Doo Lough Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By erwanfouere - Brussels, Belgium
one of my favourite spots in Ireland; you can walk, cycle or drive through this valley a thousand times, and each time experience different colours and sensations; mountains and lakes and sheep to keep you company; and a monument to remind you of the horrors of the famine, with inspiring words from Archbishop Tutu and others along the plinth, from where you can contemplate the beauty of this place.
9. Kidsplace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 5ciarar
Highly recommend kidsplace, staff are lovely and the place is spotless. Lovely open plan area for smaller ones. Best one in Galway by a mile !!!
10. South Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
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