Beach near Galway, Ireland

Galway Travel Guide

Ireland

Galway is a city of 70,686 people on Ireland’s west coast. It sits on the Atlantic seaboard and is one of the country’s main urban centres in the west.

Travellers arriving by air can use Galway Airport (GWY). There are no named notable beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so the nearby coastline is better treated as a broader coastal area rather than a cluster of recognised beach destinations.

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Local time

70,686

Population

395 miles away

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Weather in Galway

Mon

23°

Tue

22°

Wed

20°

Know before you go

Pays in EUR

Plug type Type G

Emergency 112

Dial code +353

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Ireland for good service, but it's not generally obligatory. Service charges are sometimes included in restaurant bills, so check before tipping.

Best time to visit Galway

Jan

8°13

Feb

10°17

Mar

11°17

Apr

13°15

May

17°14

Jun

18°18

Jul

18°20

Aug

19°20

Sep

17°15

Oct

14°18

Nov

11°16

Dec

10°17

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Galway

  1. Galway Cathedral

    roman catholic place of worship

    0.5 km

  2. Eamonn Deacy Park

    football stadium

    1.5 km

  3. An Taibhdhearc

    theatre venue

    0.3 km

  4. Galway City Museum

    history museum

    0.2 km

  5. Pearse Stadium

    stadium arena

    2 km

  6. Town Hall Theatre

    music venue

    0.6 km

  7. Galway Atlantaquaria

    aquarium

    1.7 km

  8. Merlin Park

    park

    3.6 km

Getting there

Galway Airport · 8.4 km

Frequently asked Questions

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