Galway is an ideal place for enjoying all kinds of recreation. It offers many historic landmarks, wonderful entertainment facilities, and a huge number of shops, as well as great places to walk. An interesting local entertainment facility is Galway Atlantaquaria
. Its visitors have the opportunity to appreciate a rich collection of exotic fish, rays, sea anemones, and jellyfish, as well as other inhabitants of the sea depths. Despite the fact that the aquarium is quite small in size, its collection of marine creatures is very interesting and diverse.
Galway is an old port city and administrative center of the eponymous county located in the west of Ireland. The history of the city begins in 1124. Fort at the Mouth of the Gaillimh (Dún …
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Ecotourists from all over the world flock to the picturesque Connemara National Park. Fabulously beautiful lakes rich in fish, hills, and pastures covered with dense forests where you can meet typical representatives of local farms - you can enjoy this natural magnificence and harmony endlessly. The national park has several attractive hotels and specially-equipped camping sites, so all travelers can stay in picturesque places for several days.
A pleasant surprise is prepared for water entertainment enthusiasts - they have a chance to have fun in modern Leisureland
Water Park. It is housed in a large glazed building with panoramic windows and a glass roof. Visitors to the water park can use a huge swimming pool and various slides. There are several playgrounds for the youngest guests as well as a fully equipped gym in a water park. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Despite the fact that Galway has partially lost its once high economic status, its historical charm is fully preserved. Travelers are recommended to explore the city's attractions on foot, …
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Popular Claude's Casino is in demand among gambling tourists. Besides classical games, it presents a decent choice of slot machines to suit all tastes. There is also a great GoKarting center in the city - Galway City. Each visitor will be able to sharpen driving skills and enjoy the favorite entertainment in comfortable conditions. Planet Entertainment Centre invites all vacationers to play bowling or billiards. It houses several attractive cafes, as well as specially equipped playgrounds for children of different ages.
Shops and malls of Galway deserve special attention. The best bookstore in town is Charlie Byrne's Bookshop that pleasantly surprises visitors with its wide assortment. Here you can buy not only your favorite books and beautiful gift editions but also souvenirs - calendars and postcards depicting local attractions. Tourists wishing to buy jewelry as memorable gifts should think about visiting Fallers Jewelers. Having been operating for more than a hundred years, it provides a huge selection of exclusive gold and silver jewelry to suit every taste and purse.
In Galway, you can find many historic hotels, and the most prestigious one is Glenlo Abbey. It is housed in a magnificent old castle standing on the shore of Loch Corrib Lake. The hotel is …
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Thomas Dillon's Claddagh Gold has an equally rich history. Here, visitors are offered original jewelry with national symbols. Those having sweet tooth will definitely appreciate The Chocolate Box specialized store, whose name speaks for itself. And wonderful paintings are available to vacationers in Vanda Art Gallery. In the evening, many locals and visitors to the city go to pubs, and O'Connors Pub is a true local attraction in this respect. The choice of drinks is really impressive here. The pub also features original interior design in the best national traditions. Beer lovers are sure to enjoy Taaffes Pub where live music often sounds at night.
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Attractions and entertainment in Ireland
Another popular place for active tourism is the National Park of Wicklow Mountains. This picturesque land offers tourists ample opportunities for outdoor activities. One can climb the peaks. Their maximum height is about 900 meters, but they look pretty impressive. There are several glacial lakes. During a walk, you can enjoy the picturesque nature, waterfalls, and views of the sea and meadows. You can go rafting along the mountain rivers in the Wicklow Park. You can go fishing too, but you need to get a license first. Even with a license, you can fish in strictly designated places. The cost of the license is 5 euros. It is valid for one day.
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