Galway’s popularity as a tourist destination stems, in part, from its laid-back and bohemian atmosphere. Art galleries, colourful pubs and a vibrant medieval town centre set the stage. Entertainment options abound, ranging from street performance to lively annual festivals. But this is only the beginning of a holiday in Galway.
The city is just as important for its status as gateway to western Ireland. Tourists who base themselves here have many miles of stunning coastal scenery to explore, culminating in the majestic Cliffs of Moher. Just as riveting is are the Aran Islands, home of Dun Aengus, the millennia-old Iron Age fort that perches more than 300 feet above the churning Atlantic.