Galway Map, Ireland

If you feel like you need some help to find your way in your destination city, you are in the right place. This Galway Map will certainly help you to seek out the best restaurants, clubs and sights in town. You want to know what is the best place for a walk? Or what you should be watching out for during your visit? Learn more about the best things to do in the city reading our travel tips and then get around in Galway with Travelgrove's map. While searching for places, you can also check some cheap flights or deals or you can take a look at our user's galleries about the city. We hope you will find our city map of Galway useful. Enjoy your trip and come back to share your travel experience about Galway!

Galway History

In the 16th century, the native Irish were forbidden to enter the city. Galway was a small kingdom rather than a town and it was ruled by fourteen powerful Anglo-Norman mercantile families, hence the name “The city of tribes”. The city traded with the French and the Spanish, and became one of the richest in Ireland. Its decline started during the Irish Rebellion, when Galway supported the Catholic Confederates.... read more

Galway Sightseeing

Placed in the center of the city is the Eyre Square, a major meeting place. Another major square is the Spanish parade, located beside the Spanish Arch. The Galway City Museum should be a must stop for art enthusiasts. It is home to some of the greatest works of art in the 20th century along with depicting the glorifying heritage of Galway. read more

Galway Travel Guide

For nature lovers and travelers, Galway has a lot in store. Several freshwater lakes and rivers criss-cross the town while soaring mountain ranges dominating the skyline. Blue flag beaches in areas like Roundstone and Renvyle attract a lot of tourists. A major tourist attraction in the town, the Aran Islands beautifully dot the Galway coastline. The town of Galway is made up of yet smaller towns. Most famous among... read more