Galway Holiday Cottages
County Galway is located on the Atlantic coast of Ireland and has striking scenery with both natural landscapes and also wonderful coastline to enjoy. The location in central Ireland means that it is a great spot for those who wish to visit a few places whilst on holiday in Ireland as they are all within an easy travelling distance.
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County Galway is a great location to really be able to explore Ireland - enjoying its natural beauty and history whilst taking in the traditions and culture. Hiking is a popular past time in the area with places to go such as Connemara National Park, the Burren and the cliffs of Moher. If you prefer marked footpaths to the natural landscape then a visit to either Portumna Forest Park or Coole Park is right for you.
This county isn't just about the scenery though. The huge amount of culture and history means that you are unlikely to get everything done in just one trip meaning it is a county that people visit time and again. Galway city is packed full of culture and offers a lively atmosphere with plenty of pubs, places to eat, clubs, shops and theatres. Clifden as well has a lively centre with a weekly market and plenty of pubs and restaurants.
Historical sights in the county include Lynch's Castle, the Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, the 14th century Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, Charles Fort, Athenry, the Iron Age Turoe natural stone and the Aughrim battlefield. Old festivals in the area which are full of tradition include the boat festival, the Ballinasloe Horse Fair, the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival as well as many age old music festivals and the year round races in Galway. Alternatively the Aran Islands which are reachable by ferry, about thirty miles offshore, contain interesting ruins of very old forts and churches.
Other activities in the area include golf, horseback riding, diving, sailing, deep-sea angling, bicycling, and ambling. Ballyconeelley Championship Golf links, Clifden boat club, Delphi and Killary adventure centres, The Station house theatre all offer superb days out for all the family.
The coastline offers not only superb scenery but also great water sports such as windsurfing, angling, waterskiing, swimming and also equestrianism too along the coast.
Nearby to the county within easy travelling distance is Kenmare which is on the Ring of Kerry, with scores of places to discover.
Galway city is popular and well known as being the place to go if you are interested in the arts. It hosts plenty of colourful festivals and is home to many shops and things to do. The Connemara region in the far west of County Galway is one of the most splendid parts of the country. It is an area full of dramatic scenery and is a pleasant place to stay in a holiday rental. The Aran Islands lie just off the coastline of Galway and offer a a great sense of authentic culture. The area is accessible from either Sannon or Galway Airport or you can get a ferry into Cork and travel by car.
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