b'Derryclare Lake, ConnemaraGalway to ConnemaraHigh Street, Latin Quarter, GalwayNational Park, IrelandGalway, on Irelands west coast, blends medieval heritage with a contemporary spirit. In the Latin Quarter, lively cafs, design stores, and pubs line the streets, and 220 EPC SSOtraditional music spills onto cobblestone lanes. Here, the Spanish Arch and remnants of the city walls recall its medieval past, while modernity gleams in Eyre Squares shops, galleries, and restaurants. The waterfront promenade at Salthill offers sweeping views over the bay. Festivals such as the Galway Arts Festival add to the citys reputation as Irelands cultural capital.FILM 032 PHOTO: BREE ANNE ON UNSPLASH (MUSIC)West of Galway lies Connemara National Park, a rugged wilderness of quartzite peaks, sweeping boglands, and wildflower-rich grasslands. The Twelve Bens and Maumturk ranges rise through shifting mists. Trails like Diamond Hill provide panoramic views of the coastline and shimmering loughs, with boglands and heaths stretching toward the Atlantic. Discover the white sands of Dogs Bay or drive along Sky Road for sea vistas. At Killary Harbour, Irelands only fjord, steep hillsides plunge into deep waters beside Kylemore Abbeys Gothic silhouette. enchantingtravels.com/irelandENCHANTING TRAVELS\x1a17'