The round of festivals just a stone's throw from your Galway vacation rental
Opting for a vacation rental or bed and breakfast in Galway is the perfect way to happily take part in all the festivities that take place here throughout the year. Eyre Square and the nearby bohemian Latin Quarter are vibrant day and night. In addition to live music in the pubs, street theater and festive events fill the entire city.
To make the most of it, a vacation rental in or around the city center is perfect. Modern apartments and luxury penthouses offer a terrace with a view of the bay. There are also bed and breakfast and charming cottage options in the green, close to Galway.
Taste the regional cuisine
To end the evening during your vacation in one of the holiday apartments in Galway completely in Irish style, you can go to an Irish pub and watch sports. Before that, you have the opportunity to indulge in the country's typical delicacies in a restaurant. The cuisine of Ireland is characterized by home cooking: dishes with meat, potatoes and cabbage are generally very popular. Since the place is characterized by tourism and is quite international, but you will also find many Italian, Spanish and even German restaurants.
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The calendar of festivities in Galway
Once the warm weather arrives, St. Patrick's Day with a costume parade and folk dancing opens the festivities in March. Then, exercise and focus in the vacation rental before tackling the Galway Marathon. It runs through the famous and beautiful wilderness of Connemara. In the summer, the Galway Arts Festival sees parades, exhibitions and shows of all kinds intermingle.
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In late August, the Ballybrit Racecourse, three miles from your Galway vacation rental, hosts the horse races for which the city has been famous for two centuries, complete with a fashion show and quirky hats. In September, a food festival showcases the Galway oyster with a shucking competition and tastings set to jazz music.
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At the end of the year, the Halloween festival that is really Celtic New Year's Day is in full swing. And to prepare for an Irish Christmas Eve in your vacation rental, chefs are spoiled for choice with the local produce offered at the Christmas market held in the lighted town square to the sound of traditional carols.
What are the most popular accommodations in the area?
The most booked accommodations in Galway are apartment rental and bed and breakfast rental. We search from more than 116 accommodations in Galway to help you find the perfect place to stay during your trip.
How much does it cost to stay the night?
Prices start at just €97 per night. Most bed and breakfast rental in Galway are 19 m² and apartment rental are 82 m².
Do you offer accommodations for traveling with a group?
For your vacation in Galway, we do offer accommodations for groups. The typical apartment rental has space for 5 guests.
