Write-Up on Salthill in Galway which was at one particular time a age-old seaside fishing village.

Only a few minutes from Galway City, Salthill was at one particular time a historic seaside fishing village and resort. Now, though, Salthill has grown right into a very important suburb of Galway City.

Nowadays it certainly is one of the top resorts in Ireland, and attracts tourists year-round.

The tiny fishing village impression may have gone by the wayside, but Salthill has gained some immense appeal in other areas. Among the favourite attractions for visitors may be the 2km long promenade, which locally is regarded very simply as, The Prom. This can be a brilliant place to jog or rollerblade, and naturally, it is perfect for walking. On a clear day, you are able to even see County Clare across Galway Bay.

The Prom has lots of bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels. Indeed, Salthill itself is bursting with amenities for holiday makers, which includes some very good dining facilities, hotels and Bed And Breakfast residences and cottages.

Although Galway Bay seems to remain the top attraction, Salthill does offer a extensive collection of attractions for travellers. You will find things like horse riding, golfing, tennis, and greyhound racing. On top of that, you will find beautiful beaches, swimming, sunbathing, sail boarding, fishing, and snorkelling. Of course, you can find more formal attractions, as well. One of those may be the Galway Atlantaquaria. This is Irelands National marine museum, and one it really is really proud of, since it is home to over 170 different types of fresh water fish, along with marine life. It can be located on the Salthill Promenade, and is absolutely among the very best tourist attractions in Ireland.

Needless to say, should you be going to Salthill, you just can't miss Leisure Land. This unique fun and health facility is also found at the Salthill promenade, and includes a 25-meter swimming pool, a kiddie pool complete with a Pirate Ship, along with a 65-meter waterslide. There's also an outdoor entertainment area, diner and shop. You'll also find event halls that cater concerts, exhibitions and conferences, among other things. There's even a state-of-the-art gymnasium!.

The Salthill Air Display was, at one time, a tremendously significant tourist attraction, drawing in over 100,000 spectators. In fact, it was among the biggest Air Displays in Europe, and held every year along the Salthill Prominade, on the shores of Galway Bay. However, all that came to an end in 2007 when the door of an RAF helicopter fell into the crowd. The emotional effect of this misfortune, and the increased costs, along with protesting anti-war activists, caused the show to cancel in November of 2007.

Certainly, while visiting Salthill, you may want to include a trip to the Galway Cathedral in your itinerary. The Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St. Nicholas is a Roman Catholic cathedral, and it's located in Galway. It truly is one of the largest, and definitely one of the most impressive buildings in the city. The dome itself sits at a height of more than 145 feet, making it a very popular and easily discernible landmark on the city's skyline.

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