Barna is a quiet seaside village with excellent restaurants and pubs, located 8km from Galway, is slowly becoming part of the suburban expansion of the city. Barna Woods lie to the right as one drives from Galway, and the left turn brings the visitor to Silver Strand, one of Galway’s most popular beaches. Fine views of the Burren Hills in Co Clare can be obtained from here, and the Aran Island can also be seen when conditions are right.