Spiddal is situated 13 km West of Galway City  in South Connemara Beautifully located overlooking Galway Bay & The Aran Islands. Spiddal is in An an Irish speaking region of Ireland know as an Gaeltacht where students come to learn the Irish language, culture and traditions.

Spiddal has many fine  pubs where the best Irish traditional music can be enjoyed. Spiddal Craft Centre is where you can see crafts being made which gives a rare opportunity to buy unique handmade gifts directly from the skilled Artisans themselves. Consisting of a range of workshops, including candle making, leather work, pottery, screen-printing and siopa Gaeilge, weaving, celtic jewellery, bodhrán making, wood-turning and a Restaurant.

Galway has six Blue Flag Beaches Tra na mBan (An Spideal) , A rural beach which is easily accessible. Located close to Shannagarraun wood which is a Special Area of Conservation. The Oaks and Hazel and Holly and Birch have an under storey rich in ferns, mosses and lichens.