Located in the West of Ireland, Galway is an attractive county set between mountain and sea. Galway hoilday cottages are a great way of appreciating the wonderful, scenic National Park as well as the lively Galway City. The Aran Islands found off Galway Bay are also major attractions that are easily accessible to short break holiday makers. For information about Galway cottages, see below.
Galway's Connemara National Park, consists of a network of pools and islands and covers almost 10 square miles of a rugged, dramatic landscape. The park offers some tremendous views of the nearby Twelve Bens and Maamturks mountain ranges as well as the brooding Atlantic Ocean.
Known for its art and musical scene, Galway City has much to offer the visitor and is the unofficial capital of Ireland's western region. This vibrant University town, rich in cultural and historical attraction is the third largest in Ireland and is another attraction those on short and weekend breaks in Galway.
Galway Bay offers an impressive seascape that is enhanced by the compelling Aran Islands. These islands hold the stone fortress of Dun Aonghasa, the remains of Arkin's Castle and a selection of ancient monuments. The village of Kilronan is located on the biggest island Inishmore and there are a good selection of pubs and b&bs scattered around. You can rent Galway holiday cottages/self catering holidays in Galway below.
