Exploring Galway

You KNOW you should visit Galway city, but do you know what you should do there? Rather than what to see, the heardest decision will be to decide WHICH things to see first! Always a good tip is to ask the locals, so let's ask the concierge team at the city’s iconic Hotel Meyrick.

Is there a walking or cycling tour that locals recommend?

Galway is the oldest and largest city on the Wild Atlantic Way, a 2500km fully defined coastal touring route along the entire west coast of Ireland. We regularly receive glowing reports from guests who go out on our Traditional Fishing Boats or Galway Hookers with Wild Atlantic Adventures.

If you had to recommend the best day trip out of the city, what would it be?

The Burren is just one hour from Galway and, as part of the Burren Slow Food Trail, the friendly folks at Hazel Mountain Chocolatiers are great for a family tour and some chocolate tasting. If you are worried about your waistline, they will also take you on a guided walk of the UNESCO-listed Burren. Whilst in the area, Doolin is a pretty village to explore and from there you can take a fantastic day trip out to Inis Oírr, one of the Aran Islands. The eastern shore has a shipwreck for postcard photos and breathtaking views of the Cliffs of Moher (above).

What is your own very favourite thing about Galway?

Galway is a thriving city with festivals and events all year round bringing daily energy to our medieval streets. We love that it feels like a village with visitors and locals interacting like neighbours.

On a bright evening, there is nothing better than strolling along the Claddagh – an old fishing village in the city – enjoying views of the colourful Long Walk terraced houses and sometimes feeding the famous Claddagh swans. You can walk out to Salthill very easily whilst breathing in the fresh clean air of Galway Bay. For a less energetic option, Eyre Square, in front of Hotel Meyrick and the official centre of Galway city, has green areas for relaxing. It’s also a perfect viewing spot for the Galway International Arts Festival events each July.

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