Explore Galway
Galway City is a bohemian, cultural city on the western coast of Ireland. Besides it being a popular seaside destination with beautiful beaches, Galway is often referred to as the “Cultural Heart of Ireland”. It is most associated with the Irish language, music, song and dance traditions.
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Language Spoken
Irish is most widely spoken in Galway.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs around 15.00 € (R295.94), and a three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant will cost around 60.00 € (R1183.78).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 5.00 € (R98.65), and an imported beer around 5.00 € (R98.65).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 4.00 € (R78.92), and then 1.14 € (R22.49) per kilometer thereafter.General Transport
Leap Card serives are available to take busses and trains. A single adult cash fare costs around €2.50 (R48.21), and a leap single fare costs €2 (R38.57).Things to do in Galway
The best places to visit in Galway are Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre, Wild Atlantic Way, Quay Street, Salthill Promenade, and Galway,s Latin Quarter. The Circle of Life National Organ Donor Commemorative Garden, Rinville Park, Brigit,s Garden & Cafe, and Galway Bay are great for outdoor activities.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South African passport holders do not require a visa to visit Galway for tourism.