Salthill Seaside Walking Tour (Self Guided), Galway

If you fancy a quality break by the sea, while in Galway, you don't need to go far. The small seaside spot called Salthill is only 3km away from the downtown shops, clubs and pubs, and you can get here on foot easily.

Speaking of pubs, there's no shortage of them in Salthill either. In fact, one of the local waterholes – O'Connors – bills itself as the first singing pub in Ireland. While the veracity of its claim to be the country’s first singing pub is debatable, it can certainly win the title of the most decorated one.

Still, Salthill has many other attractions too, which draw tourists of all ages year round. Beach-goers from all over Ireland and beyond flock here to soak up the experience unique to this wonderful place. Indeed, when the sun comes out, this popular resort really comes into its own. Here are some of its notable sites worth checking out:

Galway Atlantaquaria – Ireland’s largest native species aquarium, ideally located along the Salthill Promenade. The latter, known locally as the Prom, stretches for about 3km, all the way from the Claddagh Quay to the famous Blackrock diving tower, overlooking the Bay with the nearby city harbor and the Aran Islands – ideal for a stroll or refreshing run along the seafront.

Another popular attraction, also right on the Promenade, is Leisureland. This giant leisure center features a 25-metre, 6-lane deck level pool with waterslide, an Ice skating rink during Christmas season, plus a host of children's entertainment facilities, especially useful when the weather acts the spoilsport.

Salthill Beaches – a series of small sandy or pebbled stretches, separated by rocky outcrops, are a cute place for walking, swimming and relaxing.

If you want to savor the vibrant and energetic atmosphere of the expanding “City of the Tribes”' suburb on the northern shore of Galway Bay, take this self-guided walking tour for a perfect day of recreation!