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City break in Galway. Active leisure ideas for Galway - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Galway is an ideal place for enjoying all kinds of recreation. It offers many historic landmarks, wonderful entertainment facilities, and a huge number of shops, as well as great places to walk. An interesting local entertainment facility is Galway Atlantaquaria 
. Its visitors have the opportunity to appreciate a rich collection of exotic fish, rays, sea anemones, and jellyfish, as well as other inhabitants of the sea depths. Despite the fact that the aquarium is quite small in size, its collection of marine creatures is very interesting and diverse.
Galway is an old port city and administrative center of the eponymous county located in the west of Ireland. The history of the city begins in 1124. Fort at the Mouth of the Gaillimh (Dún … 
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Water Park. It is housed in a large glazed building with panoramic windows and a glass roof. Visitors to the water park can use a huge swimming pool and various slides. There are several playgrounds for the youngest guests as well as a fully equipped gym in a water park. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Despite the fact that Galway has partially lost its once high economic status, its historical charm is fully preserved. Travelers are recommended to explore the city's attractions on foot, … Open
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Shops and malls of Galway deserve special attention. The best bookstore in town is Charlie Byrne's Bookshop that pleasantly surprises visitors with its wide assortment. Here you can buy not only your favorite books and beautiful gift editions but also souvenirs - calendars and postcards depicting local attractions. Tourists wishing to buy jewelry as memorable gifts should think about visiting Fallers Jewelers. Having been operating for more than a hundred years, it provides a huge selection of exclusive gold and silver jewelry to suit every taste and purse.
In Galway, you can find many historic hotels, and the most prestigious one is Glenlo Abbey. It is housed in a magnificent old castle standing on the shore of Loch Corrib Lake. The hotel is … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Galway and surroundings
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Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Galway
♥ Water park 'Bay Sports' Hodson Bay, Roscommon., 73.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Aqua Dome water park Tralee' County Kerry, 120.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Waterworld' Bundoran, Co. Donegal., 143.3 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Galway
♥ Restaurant 'Vina Mara' Galway. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Cava Bodega' Galway. Type - Spanish. 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Latin Quarter' Galway. Type - Regional cuisine. 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Seafood Bar @ Kirwan’s' Galway. Type - Seafood. 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Lime' Galway. Type - Thai. 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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Sites around Galway from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Dunguaire Castle
From the series “Ireland's Greatest Castles”
Check on the map: Distance from Galway center - 16.8 km.
It is only open to the public during the summer months. Interesting entertainment events are held for participants of excursions during this period. They can participate in a costumed medieval banquet and listen to traditional Irish music performed live. Literary evenings are often held here in memory of the former owner of the castle. Other events are also held here. They are dedicated to national culture. The castle became known to the public after 1979. The shooting of the “North Sea Hijack” film took place there at this time. …
Read further Distance from Galway center - 16.8 km.
Fiddaun Castle
From the series “Ireland's Greatest Castles”
Check on the map: Distance from Galway center - 31.4 km.
However, some elements of the design managed to survive after hundreds of years. You can see the loophole windows on the third-floor level today. Part of the defensive wall is also preserved in the castle. Excursion to the Fiddaun Castle will appeal to those who love hiking in the beautiful natural places. The castle is located on a small hill. Wonderful panoramic views of the lake and the nearby village of Tubber can be enjoyed from the surrounding area. The village of Tubber is also interesting for its historical attractions. Many buildings of different eras have been preserved in it. …
Read further Distance from Galway center - 31.4 km.
Attractions and entertainment in Ireland
Another popular place for active tourism is the National Park of Wicklow Mountains. This picturesque land offers tourists ample opportunities for outdoor activities. One can climb the peaks. Their maximum height is about 900 meters, but they look pretty impressive. There are several glacial lakes. During a walk, you can enjoy the picturesque nature, waterfalls, and views of the sea and meadows. You can go rafting along the mountain rivers in the Wicklow Park. You can go fishing too, but you need to get a license first. Even with a license, you can fish in strictly designated places. The cost of the license is 5 euros. It is valid for one day.
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Photogallery of picturesque Galway
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Guide to your best city break in Galway - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Galway - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Galway?' disappears immediately.
