GALWAY

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Lucía García Gómez María Sáenz Palacios Macarena Diaz Jimenez ALexis Rondón Andrés

GAlWAY

When to go...........................................................................................01 How to get there...............................................................................02 How to get around..........................................................................02 Accommodation...............................................................................03 Get to know Galway........................................................................04 Gastronomy..........................................................................................05 Worth a visit.........................................................................................06 Health and safety.............................................................................07 Tourist information.........................................................................08

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The weather in Galway,is the same like Ireland, in gneral could be unpredictable and rainy, the weather conditions could be changeable and you may encounter many cluody days, where an umbrella or raincoat may become your best friend.

Between May and September, temperatures are more pleasant and the days are longer. This makes the city shine and puts people in a much better mood.

When to go

In Galway, you can get around on foot or by public transport, which offers transportation options around the city center, suburban areas, or long routes throughout the country.

You can fly to any of the four airports in Dublin, Shannon, Knock, or Cork and arrive in Galway in one or two hours.To get directly from the airport to Galway, you can take a bus, train, or taxi. You can also rent a car, which is very economical.

How to get around

How to get there

Some of them are:

• The Woodquay Hostel

• The Dawson Hostel

• Travelodge Galway city

There are several hotels or rental houses in Galway.

Accommodation

Galway is also a fairly touristy city, as it is a good base for visiting some of the main tourist attractions in the western counties of Ireland,withparticular emphasis on the Cliffs of Moher; but also wonderful natural landscapes in the neighboring region of Connemara; and the natural beauty and appeal of the Aran Islands.

Although Galway may appear, at first glance, to be a small city, it is the third most populated city in the entire Republic of Ireland, surpassed only by Dublin and Cork, and the largest on the island's west coast, competing fiercely with nearby Limerick. In 2011, it had approximately 75,000 inhabitants, with a significant percentage of young people, as the city has two universities. This gives Galway a particularly youthful, fun, and lively character, with a fantastic pub scene.

Get to know Galway

Galway's gastronomy is very interesting, People there often eat seafood, such as salmon, which is usually sliced and served with some kind of garnish. Cod is also commonly eaten. However the specialty there is oysters. However there is a dish called seafood, a whitish broth that includes pieces of various fish and shellfish.

Gastronomy

Some places of interest in Galway are:

• Salthill walk.
• Galway Cathedral.
• Galway's Latin Quarter.
• Rathbaun Farm.
• Riverside Walk.
• Eyre Square.
• Kirwan's Lane.
• The Spanish Arch.
• Cliffs of Moher

Worth to visit

Hygiene levels in Galway are of a high standard, so travelers should only take precautions that they would in any other country.

Tap water in generally fine to drink, although stories in recent years have suggested that in some areas fluoride levels can be risky, particulary to bottle-fed babys.

Ireland is a very safe country to visit. Compared to other European countries,crime is relatively low, and the crime that does occur in mostly fueled by alcohol, so you should avoid being on the streets of Ireland late at night.

Health and safety

• The lenguage used in Galway is English and Irish.

• In Galway the coin used is the euro.

• The consulate in Galway is located in Chestnut Lane, Bushypark and the phone number is +353 872227755.

• The emergency number in Galway is 112.

• Galway aims to equitably reflect diversity within the LGTBIQ+ community by encouraging positive community engagement. Its mission is to provide awareness-raising, educational and training events and workshops,and strives to support and promote a socially inclusive society.

Tourist information