Kinvara

Travel Guide

Kinvara featuring sailing, boating and a river or creek
Kinvara featuring a river or creek
Kinvara featuring signage
Kinvara featuring sailing, boating and a river or creek
Kinvara which includes signage
Enjoy a jolly feast in the medieval castle and hear fascinating tales in the abbey of this quaint fishing village known for its Irish music.

Kinvara is a serene fishing village with rocky outcrops and rugged beaches. Its highlight medieval castle offers stunning views of Galway Bay and rural Ireland’s green meadows. Walk along the coast and visit the quaint pubs and old buildings that give this village its charm.

Attend a traditional medieval banquet at Dunguaire CastleOpens in a new window, a 16th-century treasure overlooking grassy islands peeking above the water. Entertainment includes a harpist, a poet and costumed hosts helping to place you in the 1500s. Learn from docents about the history of the castle as you peruse its rooms. Hear about the writers who gathered here in the 1920s to discuss literature.

Travel west for 7 miles (12 kilometers) from Kinvara to discover the fascinating ruins of Corcomroe Abbey. Inspect the intricate carvings in this 12th-century religious complex. Legends say that the king who commissioned the building murdered the five builders so they couldn’t replicate it elsewhere. Spot his tomb effigy in the medieval cemetery beside the church and chapel.

Chat with locals as you get to know this quaint village. Capture photos of the colorful houses typical of Irish fishing villages. Watch fishermen at work in the port and admire traditional reddish-brown-sailed Galway hooker sailing vessels.

In Irish, the village is spelt Cinn Mhara, which means “head of the sea.” Learn about the Terry Alt resistance movement, active in this region and unsuccessful in challenging the English crown.

Arrive for the Cuckoo Festival in May for Irish music and the Gathering of the Boats in mid-August. The regional climate is fairly mild and wet with pleasant summers.

The village is on an inlet on the southern shore of Galway Bay, directly across the water from the city of Galway, about 30 minutes away by car. Drive west for about 2.5 hours from Dublin to reach the village.

Let Kinvara transport you back in time with its entertaining castle, legendary abbey and quaint port setting.

Kinvara Guesthouse

Kinvara Guesthouse

4 out of 5
The Square, Main Street, Kinvara, Galway
The price is NT$3,777 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
NT$3,777
NT$4,287 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Kinvara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Kinvara Guesthouse
Fallons Bed and Breakfast

Fallons Bed and Breakfast

3 out of 5
Main Street, Kinvara
The price is NT$3,895 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$3,895
NT$4,421 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Kinvara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Dunguaire Castle and Corcomcoe Abbey are located ...
Fallons Bed and Breakfast
Menlo Park Hotel

Menlo Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Terryland, Headford Road, Galway, Galway
The price is NT$4,022 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
NT$4,022
NT$4,565 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"The properties in renovation I never heard anything."

Reviewed on 2025/8/26

Menlo Park Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Citypoint Apartments

Citypoint Apartments

4 out of 5
Eyre Square, Galway, Galway
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ...
Citypoint Apartments
Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering

Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering

2.5 out of 5
Headford Rd, Galway, Galway
Stay at this aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ...
Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering
Shoreline Apartments

Shoreline Apartments

4 out of 5
Quincentennial Dr, Galway, Galway
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Quay Street and Eyre Square are ...
Shoreline Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit