Salthill is an ultra-touristy coastal district of Galway, renowned for its beach, its swimming area, but also for its 2km-long promenade area, commonly known as “The Prom”. If you like seaside resort towns, then you’ve come to the right place: Salthill is a cool and trendy place, perfect for enjoying the ocean, tasting a good seafood dish and soaking up the sun and summer atmosphere!
If you’re a fan of pretty seafronts, restaurants, ice-cream parlors, shops and Irish pubs, then Salthill is the place for you! Galway’s lively district offers a wealth of coastal activities, all punctuated by the climate and the moods of the ocean.
The area is teeming with daring restaurants and cosy, comfortable hotels with sea views.
Don’t miss the Blackrock Diving Tower, a great spot for a swim in the open sea. Not far away is Micil Distillery, an Irish whiskey distillery offering a guided tour of the secrets of Irish distilling!
Finally, don’t hesitate to round off your visit with a stroll along the Salthill Promenade, a 2km pedestrian circuit running alongside the ocean, offering a breath of fresh air!