Salthill Promenade

Salthill Promenade

Salthill Promenade
4.5
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Are you currently on your trip?
Help us find experiences available for you.
The area
Reach out directly
See what travellers are saying
  • Ann Marie D
    Galway, Ireland14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Paradise found on a sunny day, bring your puppy - it's the catwalk for cute doggie with nice ribbons on their hair.
    On a lovely sunny day, Salthill looks like the most beautiful paradise on earth, with marvellous views stretching over the Burren in Co. Clare and as far as the eye can see. I live here, my passport expired over 25 years ago, and I have been to Spain on a few occasions, Corfu and Portugal and then I gave up as there is nothing as beautiful as what is on my doorstep. You are guaranteed some lovely hot sunny days if you come in late April or May. Blackrock Tower is a diving tower where many swimmers brave out its multilevel dives all year round. A nice long walk is to start at the Claddagh and walk to Blackrock and there you will see a place where it's tradition to kick the wall to say you made it. A shorter walk is to start from Seapoint and walk to Blackrock Pier. Many people pose their little Pugs, Shih Tzu's, Yorkies etc,. as they walk along - don't forget that people are friendly and they or their children may want to talk to your doggie, be sure to say clearly that 'he doesn't like to be touched' if you got a grouchy dog. Many dogs will stop to investigate other dogs, don't be a snob - join in. If you accidentally hit their child with your buggy, the parents will say that's fine, she's not hurt, but if you tip their dog with your buggy - prepare yourself for a very big telling off.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 23 May 2024
  • DohNor73
    Portlaoise, Ireland42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must see!
    very busy place. free parking on a sunday. plenty to do with leisureland swimming pool or amusements from 12pm onwards. You can catch a bite to eat at one of the hotels along the roadside or get an ice cream on a sunny day. Plenty to see and do and some inland park areas for a sit down.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 2 August 2024
  • AlbertSalichs
    Manresa, Spain24,073 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice walk
    Salthill Promenade is a walking area located in the surroundings of Galway, the most important city in Western Ireland. It is a path walk close to the sea, from where you can see the coast and the harbour. It is really a very nice place to walk, to do a picnic and relax, for children and adults. (See also Galway docks and Galway Bay)
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 21 October 2024
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Popular mentions

We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles2,069 reviews
Excellent
1,252
Very good
629
Average
138
Poor
33
Terrible
17

OphthalmicEye
Manchester, UK138 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
Walking the Promenade -known as the Prom- in Salthill is a year round must do activity in Galway. If you are local you are sure to bump into someone you will recognize. Take a swim on the beach or at Blackrock Diving Tower. In high summer there are lifeguards on duty until 7pm on 7 days a week. There are coffee shops and bars and restaurants and fast food venues nearby
Written 21 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Norma O
Limerick, Ireland323 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Couples
The Promenade at Salthill is just lovely at this time of year, sunrise & sunset both simply beautiful. We had a lovely few days at the Galway Bay Hotel just across from the promenade which is an ideal location. We enjoyed some really nice late evening walks & listened to some musicians entertaining along the promenade. Views are amazing & the atmosphere is really lively & full of life. Highly recommend a visit it to soak it all up.
Written 28 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

TeresaUSA
Atlanta, GA6 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
We stayed an amazing hostel here. My great grandparents home was facing Galway Bay. Bought in the 1800's, it was sold18 mos ago. Knocked on the door and the new owners allowed us to walk thru and see their updates. They were so nice.....Salthill area closed down early at night for dinner, but only 15 mins walk away from center of the city for other restaurants. Loved being in the quiet of Salthill, but close to the busy city of Galway.
Written 24 June 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

O'Brien G
Athlone, Ireland723 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
Just as the weather changes so does the Promenade at Salthill. We stayed in an hotel overlooking the promenade last week and I was amazed to see people walking it - hail, rain or shine from 7.00am till late. In fact watching the all-year round swimmers was amazing too - on the windiest days they were braving the elements, I made do with the hotel pool!
There are lots of local attractions including the Aquarium, the Fair Ground (beside the Galway Bay Hotel), several beaches and a diving board
However, a promenade is for walking and I can't think of a better promenade in Ireland. From the spot where one traditionally kicks the wall, back into the city is a great walk, with most of it along the coast. Also the 'loop' from the area near the diving board along by the golf club, around by the caravan park and back in by the main road is a very nice walk which takes a rough hour to do.
If you want a really good invigorating walk (and you are dressed for the weather) the Salthill Promenade is hard to beat!
Written 9 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Jeff L
Costa Mesa, CA47 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
While the town of Galway is mostly on a river outlet into a harbor setting, the Salthill Promenade just west of the city center offers a chance to walk along the more open Galway Bay beaches and see families enjoying themselves. It was a sunny March day and a few hardy souls were in the water for a swim. As you walk away from Galway, you will arrive to the Salthill area which offers public bathrooms, ice cream vendors and a small town with restaurants, pubs and coffee shops.
Written 26 March 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

LDScottraveller
Balfron, UK119 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
Lovely open walk on good paths along the seafront. Plenty of seats for rest stops and points of interest and photo opportunities. We went to the diving platforms and were pleasantly surprised at the facilities for getting changed. We would go back. Buses back to Galway town centre were regular and easy to hop on and off. Not too pricey either. The only downside was the weather which was wet and changeable and the sandflies which flew into your face when you were on then beach.
Fabulous views across the water and very atmospheric.
Written 15 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Colin B
Belfast, UK366 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Always wanted to go here to jump off the diving board at the end of the beach.
It was patrolled by life guards and there is a changing area right beside the pier.
Was brilliant fun - just make sure to check the tide times as they do close it around low tide.
Written 21 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

aldernodules
Coleraine, UK100 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
Salthill has lots of parking for visitors, but at popular times it can be filled up. Being popular gives it a nice busy vibe. The promenade is long and wide, very suitable for a long walk, and because it is flat, not too onerous. There are great views from shore at all times. There are a few coffee shops for a rewarding treat. As with a lot of the Republic of Ireland, public toilet facilities are poor.
Written 28 July 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Galwayforever
Galway, Ireland14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
The promenade is a long, large and secure path to enjoy the gorgeous sea view.
It starts at the Spanish Arch in Galway and it ends far far away at the end of Salthill area, beside the Golf fields.
The runners have plenty of space to enjoy their activities and families with their children too. During the summer it is pretty busy and it's a good chance to met people as you enjoyng a lovely walk .
Definitely, if you have time in your holidays, I reccomend having a walk , night or day time, it is absolutely safe indeed.
Written 16 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Kavo85
Dublin, Ireland1,018 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Family
Lovely spot to walk, run, swim or cycle etc.

Weather can be changeable but definitely worth the visit. Plenty of parking available if you want to drive but its also close enough to city centre that you could walk if you fancied it.

Plenty of coffee shops, restaurants and bars along the route too for refreshments.
Written 28 July 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Showing results 1-10 of 1,801
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing

SALTHILL PROMENADE: All You MUST Know Before You Go (2025)

All Galway HotelsGalway Hotel DealsLast Minute Hotels in Galway
All things to do in Galway
Day Trips in Galway
RestaurantsFlightsHoliday RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesCar Hire