Visit Kinvara.

Kinvara is a small fishing village 30km south of Galway, Ireland. Its harbor and colorful houses make it a charming village, whose tranquility is matched only by its picturesque charm. Built at the foot of the Burren Mountains, Kinvara lives with the tides and the Irish seasons. Its fishermen spend their days aboard hookers (small sailing boats used for centuries by the inhabitants of County Galway), while Dunguaire Castle silently dominates the village harbor…

Visit Kinvara

A highly touristic fishing village!

Just imagine the picture: a colorful village, a small fishing port on a human scale, and a medieval castle silently watching over Galway Bay… not forgetting the local pubs and stores, whose owners are ready to welcome you with a smile.

This is what awaits you if you decide to visit the famous village of Kinvara.

Here, life moves to the rhythm of the water, the climate and the seasons. Although its houses and streets are few and far between, the few shops give the village its dynamism… not to mention its magnificent castle: Dunguaire Castle, which attracts Irish people and tourists every day to discover the secrets of Irish medieval history!

After a tour of the building’s rooms, don’t hesitate to take a trip to one of the local Irish pubs: you’ll find a simple, warm atmosphere, where beer is served by the pint in the traditional way!

There’s also a music store and a number of craft workshops… Don’t hesitate to push open the door: the people are friendly and enjoy making contact with tourists!

Last but not least, don’t miss the opportunity to take a stroll around the little fishing port of Kinvara: it’s a pleasant walk, and offers a glimpse into the life of the village’s fishermen. It’s not unusual to come across a few hookers along the quayside, the traditional Galway sailing boats used by local sailors.