The vibrant city of Galway stands on its own at the mid-point of the Wild Atlantic way. Galway Bay divides two different types of landscape, making this area a great place to visit to see much of what Ireland is famous for. Galway prides itself as a renaissance city combining youth with tradition creating a thriving café/bar culture. To the north of the city lies the Connemara National Park, home to moorland, mountains and peat bogs that are still harvested today. To the South (actually in County Clare) lies The Burren an area of limestone pavements and rocky outcrops, where traditional dolmen graves defy the elements. The areas around Galway are diverse in landscape and culture and perfect for exploring in your car.