Salthill Promenade
Guide
Photo: Arnold Unterholzner from Schlanders, Italy · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeWalkAllow 1–2 h there and backPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A seafront path of about 2 km along Galway Bay, with views across to the hills of Clare, small beaches, and a diving board where locals swim all year.
A brief history
Salthill grew as a Victorian seaside resort. Walking the prom and kicking the wall at the far end is a Galway habit.
Tips
- Best time
- Sunset in summer, which can be after 22:00
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 1–2 h there and back
- Free days
- Always free
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Good to know
- Area
- The Claddagh and Salthill: The old fishing quarter and the seafront promenade, with B&Bs and guesthouses. Quieter, a walk from the pubs.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
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