Galicia

Spain's green northwestern coast, known for Santiago, the pilgrimage destination, its ria coastline and seafood.

Galicia lies in the northwest corner of Spain, facing the Atlantic, with the Bay of Biscay to the north and Portugal to the south. The climate is damp, the hills and forests lush, and the coastline ragged and cut by rías. Santiago de Compostela is the end of the Camino de Santiago, and its old town and cathedral are a World Heritage site; in Lugo province in the north, Playa de las Catedrales is known for the natural rock arches revealed at low tide, while Cape Finisterre and the Rías Baixas are also popular. Local seafood and Albariño white wine are famous. Summer is the most pleasant season, and the airports at Santiago and A Coruña are the main gateways.

Destinations

• Santiago de Compostela
• Ribadeo & Playa de las Catedrales
• A Coruña Downtown
• Vigo & Cíes Islands
• Lugo & Ribeira Sacra

Itineraries

• Galicia Coast & Canyons Grand Loop – Starting and ending in Santiago de Compostela, loop through the Costa da Morte, Rías Baixas, Sil Canyon, and the northe…
• Green Spain Coast-to-Coast Road Trip – Drive west from San Sebastián along the Bay of Biscay to Santiago de Compostela, connecting the coasts and mountains of…
• Porto to Galicia Coast by Train – Cross the border north from Porto, connecting Vigo, the Cíes Islands, Santiago de Compostela, and A Coruña.
• Camino de Santiago: Sarria to Santiago Walking – Hike the final 100+ kilometers of the French Way to Santiago, bookended by visits to Lugo and Finisterre.
• Rail Journey: Madrid to Santiago via Burgos and León – Travel west by train along the Camino de Santiago, visiting three grand cathedrals and ending in Santiago de Compostela.