If you’ve watched P.S I Love You with Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler, you most likely researched Galway or listened to the “Galway Girl” song.
Galway is known for many things like food, music, art and night life, but did you know that it’s also popular among our four-legged furry friends?
This article explores Dog’s Bay, a breathtaking bone-shaped beach that will completely change your perspective on Irish summer travel.
The quiet Galway coastal spot that will steal your heart this summer – discover a bone-shaped paradise
There’s a whole beach in Galway called Dog’s Bay. It’s a miraculous sandy beach in the shape of a bone that welcomes you from the second you arrive and never wants to let you go.
The beauty of the sky-blue water, white sand and warm breeze mesmerizes every visitor, from a local to a tourist. Standing there, in the warm ocean water, it’s almost surreal to think it’s Ireland.
A typical stereotype is that Ireland is always cold and rainy, but once you visit Dog’s Bay beach, your opinion will change forever. Close your eyes for a second and think of an ideal summer day.
The sun is kissing your cheeks, the sand feels warm on your feet and the breeze sings a beautiful authentic Irish melody. Isn’t that heaven?
If your heart is trembling with excitement, let’s find out how to get to the Dogs Bay Beach. Warning: rural roads and enchanting scenery guaranteed!
How to get to Dogs Bay Beach from Galway city – navigating the journey to the coast
Dogs Bay Beach is located approximately 80 km (50 miles) from Galway City. That’s about an hour and 20 minutes by car. Sorry, no public transport goes there.
If going better go for a full day with a packed picnic basket, blankets and swimwear. Don’t forget the sunscreen. The Irish sun may not be a regular thing, but it can burn.
Fun fact, Dog’s Bay Beach is a popular stop on the Wild Atlantic Way. So don’t forget your smartphone for stunning pictures on the mile long white sandy beach of Galway.
Traveling with a furry friend? – keeping your pets safe and happy
Dog’s Bay Beach is pet-friendly. It would have been strange if it wasn’t with a name like that. Dogs are loved and welcomed here.
You can play, run and swim together with your best friend on this beautiful white beach. A few things to remember: bring plenty of drinking water to make sure your pet is hydrated.
The beach is a home to some ground nesting birds, so be respectful and keep your pet away from them. Don’t forget to clean up after your pet to preserve the beauty and allow others to enjoy it.
Places to eat around Dog’s Bay Beach – fueling up with fresh local seafood
After a long day at the beach it’s time for some authentic Irish dinner. There’s not one place or two places, there are 53 places to eat around the Dog’s Bay Beach. The choice is yours.
One of the most popular is O’Dowd’s Seafood Bar & Restaurant. Fresh local seafood and the best pints of Guinness are promised. You can choose from home-made Seafood Chowder, Roundstone Crab Claws or Cashel Bay Mussels.
A very popular choice is Fisherman’s Platter. All dishes are accompanied with home-made brown scones. Just reading it makes the mouth water.
The anticipation is growing, but when choosing a place to eat, always remember to bring card and cash, just in case. Happy travels, friends!
