Salthill is undoubtedly a very important suburb of Galway city with its picturesque beach offering stunning views of Galway Bay. Salthill used to be a small seaside resort, some 3 km west of Galway city, which has grown into a first class resort and top business district for Galway.
The number of amenities and businesses on offer will please even the pickiest of shoppers or its own inhabitants. New businesses keep opening and the existing ones are constantly filled with customers.
The large entertaining complex of Leisureland is extremely popular with anyone visiting Salthill, regardless of the weather. It offers a range of relaxing activities both inside and outside, providing entertainment for people of all ages.
On top of that, a wide assortment of casinos, pubs, restaurants and discos is at everyone’s disposal, along with local businesses and services such as hairdresser’s and barber’s, newsagent’s, wine shop, banks and church.
For those who enjoy close contact with water, the variety of activities that can be enjoyed in Salthill is endless, including swimming, fishing, sunbathing, sail-boarding, snorkelling, sea angling and high board diving. If you’re not as adventurous and prefer feet-on-the-ground entertainment, take a walk along Ireland's longest promenade.
If you enjoy learning about new things, Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland's National Aquarium, is the place to visit. One hundred and seventy species of fresh water and marine life find a home in Galway Atlantaquaria. It’s displayed over two floors where visitors follow a vivid interpretation of the Irish aquatic landscape. Whatever your preferences are, you can never get bored in Salthill!
