One Irish city along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way has been named a top foodie destination.
BBC Good Food named Galway City a top destination for foodies. They describe the city as a “shining star in the country’s ever expanding culinary firmament”.
In a list released in 2020, BBC Good Food crowned Galway City the number one spot for foodies to visit, beating out Lyon in France, Los Cabos in Mexico, and many more impressive cities and countries as a whole.
Irish city named top destination for foodies – Galway City
According to BBC Good Food, Galway City is one destination foodies around the world need to visit and experience.
It said, “Billed as Ireland’s largest ever cultural programme, Galway as a 2020 European Capital of Culture packs in an estimated 1,900 arts and culture events.
“As a shining star in the country’s ever-expanding culinary firmament, food will play a major part; in 2018, Co Galway was awarded Ireland’s first European Region of Gastronomy in recognition of its blossoming culinary credentials.
The article urges visitors to indulge in “heather-grazed lamb to shellfish freshly-plucked from the coast and 52 adjacent islands”. Plus, the “refined dishes of Michelin-starred Aniar” as well as “hearty Irish breakfasts at The Quay House”.
Irish foods to try – quintessential to Irish culture
As well as praising Galway City as a top destination for foodies, BBC Good Food also referenced ten Irish foods anyone visiting needs to try.
This includes soda bread, shellfish, Irish stew, colcannon and champ, boxty, boiled bacon and cabbage, smoked salmon, black and white pudding, coddle, and barmbrack.
We can’t argue with this list of must-try Irish delicacies. Given its position along the Wild Atlantic Way, foodies must try the fresh shellfish on offer.
Plus, Irish breads, like soda bread and barmbrack, are a classic all over the country. Meanwhile, boiled bacon and cabbage is an Irish dinner that has been around for generations.
Galway City – a hub of culture, craic, and excellent food
Galway City is a destination that should be on anyone’s Irish bucket list. People recognise Galway City as the festival capital of Ireland, hosting an average of 122 events and festivals each year.
Plus, in the past, it has been voted the friendliest city in Ireland, Europe, and even the world. It is also often cited as being the fastest-growing urban area in Europe.
The city is one of the best for live music in Ireland. Whether it’s traditional Irish music sessions in the local pub or DJ nights in the bars and clubs, Galway has it all.
So, if you’re one who enjoys excellent food, craic, and culture, make sure Galway City is on your list of travel plans for 2023.
