Burren Nature Sanctuary
The Burren Nature Sanctuary can be found just outside the picturesque village of Kinvara, Co Galway. It’s a magical place for both kids and grown ups where you can find tropical plants growing alongside Irish wildflowers in the Burren Botany Bubble, and spot butterflies in the organic meadow. You can spend the whole day at the sanctuary visiting the Disappearing Lake, petting farm animals and hunting for fairy houses! There are both indoor and outdoor playgrounds and even a café selling fresh local produce. Check out all that the Burren Nature Sanctuary has to offer here.
Galway' s Many (Many) Festivals
Galway wasn't named Ireland’s European Capital of Culture 2020 for nothing! This is a city jam packed with events for every age group and interest. The Galway International Arts Festival, the Galway Races, the Film Fleadh, Fringe Festival, Oyster and Seafood festival and the Baboro International Arts Festival For Children are to name but a few of this county's most famous events. Get a full listing and book yourself a ticket to one (or many) of these staycation treats here.
Galway City Museum
Fact: the Galway City Museum's calendar of events could rival that of MOMA in New York. This summer will see illustrated talks, musical performances, guided tours, workshops for both children and adults, art classes and even a Game of Thrones talk! Not to mention the exhibitions themselves, which archive the cultural heritage of Galway city and its people, past and present. Get more info on the museum's events here.
The G Hotel
The G Hotel is famed for its gorgeous accommodation and luxury treatments. If Galway is home then there’s no need to be booking rooms for your staycation this summer but the spa is always worth a visit! ESPA at the G has a 60 minute experience for just €30 that includes a lifestyle shower, vitality pool, rock sauna, crystal steam room, heated lounger and ice fountain. Why not treat yourself to an hours bliss or even a whole day spa package? Get the treatments and prices here.
Galway City
Galway City is one of the best in Ireland. With its shops, restaurants, cafés, a local market, street performers and a gorgeous fountain there’s no better place to staycation. Spend the day like a tourist and explore the city with a walking tour, a food tour, or simply stroll to the Spanish Arch. Afterwards, you can indulge yourself to some of Galway’s finest food in Cava Bodega or The Quay Street Kitchen and finish with a shopping spree in Eyre Square!
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