Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in County Galway

The top 6 dive and snorkel sites in County Galway, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the County Galway guide

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Inish Barna

No reviews yetIreland, Connaught, Galway

It is outstanding spot to meet four really big Conger' Eals. They are quite friendly and use to play with divers. Thy will be happy when you bring some tuna with you. Connemara, Ireand. Site can be accessed only from the boat. You can use local Scuba Dive West dive centre or in you have your own rib you can easy launch it from Reosroe Pier slip.

IntermediateMax depth 75.5 ftBoat entry
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Galway Quarry

No reviews yetIreland, Connaught, Galway

It is old slate quarry. Unfortunately main gate is closed so you will have to park car by the road, gear up and take 5-min walk.

BeginnerMax depth 23 ftShore entry
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Salthill

No reviews yetIreland, Connaught, Galway

Nothing really exciting. Just another place to dive if have no place to go an you are around. Good spot for practise with not experience divers.

BeginnerMax depth 16.4 ftShore or Boat entry
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Lough Rea

No reviews yetIreland, Connaught, Galway

It is really nice spot for practice and training. There is no mud on the bottom and big part of bottom of this lake is covered by small kind of water grass. Nice viz. Lough Rea is also known as Loughrea.

BeginnerMax depth 16.4 ftShore entry
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Fishing Boat Wreck

No reviews yetIreland, Connaught, Galway

Killary Harbour, Rosroe Pier. You can reach the wreck site from the boat, r just take a 100m swim on th surface, and descent by the last grey boy.

IntermediateMax depth 59.1 ftShore or Boat entry
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Coral Beach

No reviews yetIreland, Connaught, Galway

Current can be quite strong at the begin and end of tide. Carraroe. Easily accessed from he shore.

BeginnerMax depth 16.4 ftShore entry
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Top dive shops in County Galway

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Dive Academy
4.9 (99) · Co. Galway
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County Galway diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in County Galway for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 6 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

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Are there dive shops in County Galway?

Zentacle lists 1 dive shop in County Galway. The top-rated is Dive Academy (4.9 from 99 reviews).