Historic and lively, Galway and the surrounding area will leave you wanting more. From the highest mountain peak to the walls of Ballynahinch Castle, Galway provides easy access to all of Ireland via a car rental.

Ballynahinch Castle, sitting on the edge of the Salmon River and surrounded by the Twelve Bens Mountain Range, will leave you breathless. There might not be a finer location to sit and take tea. Make your way to Galway City and explore some of the well preserved landmarks including The Spanish Arch which is where goods shipped from Spain would arrive. Follow in Christopher Columbus' shoes and visit the Church of St. Nicholas of Myra. Columbus was known to have stopped in this very location to be blessed prior to his voyage.

Hiking, biking, and camping opportunities abound if you want to stay close to nature. For those looking for some more refined activities, ballooning and rifling may be more to your liking. Galway city and the surrounding areas offer a very diverse selection of activities that will not leave a single person bored.

Seafood is very popular in Galway and the number of restaurants that specialize in it are astounding. A favorite would be McDonaghs which is considered to be one of the finest restaurants in all of Ireland. For something a little more exotic, the Mediterrean flavors served up by the River God Cafe should do just fine.