On Our Way To Galway

Our Long Weekend Begins With…

the Galway Food Tour! As soon as we arrive in the city (approximately 2 hours by car from Dublin), we join the small group of international customers of the food tour organized by our friendly guide, Sheena. What a great insight into the culture of a country! A first discovery of this vibrant city, from tasting to tasting: from the Tigh Neachtain’s pub to the Éan restaurant (photos 1 & 2 ci-dessus); from Little Lane Coffee Company to the Truffle pastry shop, to end with a few Irish whiskeys in the McCambridge’s delicatessen and café (photos 1, 2 & 3 below).

The next morning, we take the ferry to Inis Mór, the largest of the three Aran Islands with an area of 12 km long by 3 km wide. After a pleasant crossing, thanks to the sunny weather, we meet our great guide and quickly collect our e-bikes, because there are crowds. We head towards the famous limestone cliffs. When we arrive in Dún Aonghasa, we are alone in this breathtaking setting, where part of the ocean is turquoise (photos below: A day in Inis Mór). The history is rich and we still visit a few other sites. I would have liked to spend a night on the island, but the last ferry leaves at 3:30 p.m.

The same evening, we dine at Ard Bia at Nimmos. I recommend you to book in advance. This restaurant is very popular and often full. The starter and the main course were just delicious, a real treat (photo-montage below: Where to dine, photos 3,4,5 & 6)! Slow food philosophy with local products. The service is welcoming and accommodating and the atmosphere is relaxed and a bit chic. We also really enjoyed the setting and the very festive atmosphere of the Jekyll restaurant (at the Hyde Hotel) and the very good service and lovely mocktails (photo-montage below: Where to dine, photos 1 & 2).

Throughout the weekend we e-biked around central Galway and on the Salthill promenade along the coast. White sandy beaches with the Aran Islands in the distance (photos below: Cycling in Sathill). We were very lucky with the weather (which quickly changes). And when the weather is nice, the sun is really strong. Our coffee break with feet in the sand at the Jungle Beach Break, is a real pleasure! But the real wealth of Galway: its inhabitants with a certain communicative nonchalance and cheerfulness. I’ll be back.