What to see in Galway in one day, so as not to miss anything of this Irish town, advice on what to visit and what not to miss, even which excursions to do from Galway.
Overlooking where the Corrib River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, it is located Galway. About a couple of hours by train from Dublin, Galway is on the west coast of Ireland. Easily accessible with the trains ofIrish Rail, travel tickets are very affordable when booked online. At the end of the operation, a code is issued which must be entered on the automatic machines present in the station for ticket printing.
Galway is divided into narrow streets that lead to the city center and to the lighthouse overlooking the inner bay. It can be visited in one day.
Kennedy Park and City Wall
To welcome visitors at the exit of Ceannt Station, is the Kennedy Park, city park where the locals enjoy the sun or a few minutes of relaxation. Due to its proximity to the center, the park is a favorite destination in the afternoon during the summer sunny hours. A few steps from the park is the city center that winds from William Street to the Spanish Arch, a pedestrian area overlooked by hotels, shops, restaurants, and private homes. At the beginning of the pedestrian area are the city walls o City Wall, testifying to the medieval history that was.
Galway city center
Whether it is day or night, the central streets of Galway are always crowded with people, perhaps thanks to the temperatures that are not excessively hot in summer, the good Irish food or simply the desire for shopping, there is an air of celebration at all times. As you would expect, the festive air is also emphasized by the bright colors of the downtown buildings and the planters luxuriant that adorn the windows.
The Spanish Arch and the Long Walk
Where the River Corrib flows through Galway, creating islets and peninsulas along its course, the city center ends with Quay Street which leads, on its left, to the Spanish Arch, one of the four walls erected in 1584. In front of the arch there is a statue dedicated to the navigator Christopher Columbus. According to one popular belief of the place, it was the adventures of an Irish monk that inspired him for his journey in search of a new route to India, which instead led him to discover America. Moreover, the Genoese navigator visited the town by going to the church of San Nicola to pray. From the arch winds the Long Walk, which runs along both banks of the river, with the exception that the right bank leads to the lighthouse of the bay, along a path that can be traveled both on foot and by bicycle, skirting meadows equipped for sports activities.
St Nicholas Church, Galway Cathedral
The church church of San Nicola it is the largest medieval church still in use in Ireland. San Nicola is known by most as Santa Claus, but in the maritime field, he is the patron saint of sailors. In fact, it is common to find churches dedicated to the saint in towns with ports, such as Galway.
La Galway Cathedral it is dedicated to Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas. It is the youngest of the cathedrals in Europe and is literally the seat of the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galway.
Excursions from Galway
Galway is the starting point for two of the excursions that you absolutely must do: the excursion at Aran islands and to cliffs of moher. The first involves the transfer by bus to the port of Ros a 'Mhil from where the ferry departs for the islands; the second is a bus ride to the cliffs.
