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Only a few minutes from Galway City, Salthill was at one particular time a traditional seashore fishing village and resort. Now, though, Salthill has grown right into a essential suburb of Galway City.Currently it definitely is amongst the top resorts in Ireland, and attracts tourists year-round.The tiny fishing village charm may have gone by the wayside, but Salthill has gained some immense appeal in other elements. One of the preferred attractions for visitors could be the 2km long promenade, which topically is regarded quite simply as, The Prom. This is a excellent place to jog or rollerblade, and certainly, it is great for walking. On a clear day, you could even see County Clare across Galway Bay.The Prom has a variety of bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels. Actually, Salthill itself is bursting with amenities for holiday makers, which include some very fine dining facilities, hotels and Bed And Breakfast properties and cottages.Although Galway Bay seems to remain the largest attraction, Salthill does offer a wide variety of attractions for tourists. You will find things like horse riding, golfing, tennis, and greyhound racing. Additionally, you will find stunning beaches, swimming, sunbathing, sail boarding, sea angling, and snorkelling. Obviously, you'll find more formal attractions, as well. One of those is the Galway Atlantaquaria. This is Irelands National Aquarium, and one it really is very proud of, because it is home to around 170 different types of fresh water fish, together with marine life. It can be located on the Salthill Promenade, and is absolutely one of the finest tourist attractions in Ireland.Needless to say, if you are going to Salthill, you just can not miss Leisure Land. This unique fun and wellness facility can be found on the Salthill promenade, and includes a 25-meter swimming pool, a kiddie pool complete with a Pirate Ship, and a 65-meter waterslide. There is also an outdoor amusement part, restaurant and shop. You'll also find event halls that cater concerts, exhibitions and conferences, amongst other things. There is even a state-of-the-art gymnasium!.The Salthill Air Display was, at one time, a tremendously significant visitor attraction, drawing in over 100,000 spectators. In fact, it was among the biggest Air Exhibits in Europe, and held each 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 in to the crowd. The emotional effect of this misfortune, along with the higher costs, along with protesting anti-war activists, caused the display to cancel in November of 2007.Certainly, while visiting Salthill, you might want to incorporate a journey to the Galway Cathedral in your plans. The Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St. Nicholas is a Roman Catholic cathedral, and it is located in Galway. It is one of the biggest, and certainly one of the finest buildings in the city. The dome itself sits at a height of around 145 feet, making it a really popular and comfortably discernible landmark about the city's skyline.There's a good video guide of Salthill on youtube. In case you require accommodation then www.BedAndBreakfastHomes.ie is a great place to search. Staying in a B&B Salthill property is with out question the very best way to experience this amazing town.
