Quick Facts
- Galway is renowned for its vibrant traditional music scene, hosting the Galway International Arts Festival annually since 1978, which attracts over 200,000 visitors each year.
- Connemara is home to Ireland's only fjord, Killary Harbour, which stretches 16 kilometers and is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery.
- The Connemara National Park covers over 2,000 hectares and features the Twelve Bens mountain range, with the highest peak, Benbaun, reaching an elevation of 729 meters.
- Galway's Latin Quarter, a historic area, features over 100 pubs, many of which offer live traditional music sessions, making it a cultural hub for both locals and tourists.
- The region's unique boglands, which cover around 20% of Ireland's total land area, are rich ecosystems that support diverse wildlife, including the rare hen harrier and the bog cotton plant.
Travel Details
- Country
- Ireland
- Population
- Varies
- Daily Budget
- $80-150
- Best Time to Visit
- May–Sep
- Current Weather
- ☁️7°C/45°FPartly Cloudy
- Currency
- € EUR
- Coordinates
- 53.2707, -9.0568
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