Take a break in holiday homes in County Galway
County Galway lies in the province of Connacht in Western Ireland. The county is renowned for its majestic landscape of mountain ranges, freshwater lakes, blue flag beaches and picturesque islands. The largest beaches in County Galway can be found in Connemara. The county has many historic castles and landmarks and families can book holiday rentals like holiday homes and holiday apartments with a variety of fantastic views of the Irish countryside.
Islands with pre-historic relics
In the West od Ireland the Aran Islands are the star attraction among the various islands in the Galway Bay. Prehistoric relics, Christian monuments and ancient stone forts dominate this landscape. Dún Eoghanachta, Dún Dúcathair and Dún Aengus are some of the forts worth visiting here. These islands are a botanical paradise with over 430 different varieties of wild flowers and plants. Rent holiday houses or holiday apartments in the Aran Islands to enjoy the cliff top walks and the remarkable coastal scenery.
Beaches and watersports
The coastal beaches of Galway County offer a variety of watersports including sailing, fishing and diving. Cruises are available to the islands nearby. One of Ireland's most outstanding natural marvels, the Cliffs of Moher are located between the villages of Liscannor and Doolin. One of Ireland's most popular tourist attractions, these shale and sandstone cliffs are more 700 feet tall at their highest point. There is also a grass roofed visitor centre set into the cliffside.
Connemara lies to the north west of County Galway. There are plenty of fascinating attractions here like Kylemore Abbey, the Glengowla Mines in Oughterardandthe Connemara National Park. Visitors can stay in holiday homes or holiday houses in these tranquil communities to get a taste of the local culture. The Seawinds Nurseries and Tropical Butterfly Centre is positioned in the heart of Connemara. Athenry is a walled medieval town near Galway City with watch towers and a moat. Holiday rentals and holiday apartments are an inexpensive and attractive option for housing while staying in County Galway.
Neighbouring holiday regions Lough Corrib and Lough Mask
-
Galway, Province of Connacht (County Galway)
Holiday home for max. 4 adults + 4 children
Property no. 3339499
from USD 3,878for 1 weekApprox. 320 m², 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pets are allowed (any), TV, Wifi, washing machine, dishwasher, palace/castle, exceptional house, More than 100 years old