Tower of Hercules
A Coruña
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The oldest Roman lighthouse still in use, a historic symbol of A Coruña.
What to see in Galicia
These are the 21 places you cannot miss if you travel to Galicia. Save your favourites and open them in Google Maps to plan your route.
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Cíes Islands
Pontevedra
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A natural paradise in the Atlantic Islands National Park, known for its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water.
Santiago de Compostela
A Coruña
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The capital of Galicia, famous for its cathedral, one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in the world.
Rías Baixas
Pontevedra
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A coastal region known for its estuaries, beaches and seafood, especially its famous clams and mussels.
Fragas do Eume Natural Park
A Coruña
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A beautiful riverside forest, ideal for hiking among ancient trees and enjoying the local flora and fauna.
Roman Bridge of Ourense (Ponte Vella)
Ourense
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An iconic bridge of Roman origin over the Miño river in Ourense, a historic symbol of the city and a gem of ancient engineering.
Cathedrals Beach
Lugo
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A beach in Ribadeo with rock arches and vaults carved by the sea that can only be explored at low tide.
Sil Canyon (Ribeira Sacra)
Ourense
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A canyon with dizzying walls, terraced vineyards and Romanesque monasteries, best explored by catamaran.
Roman Walls of Lugo
Lugo
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The only Roman city wall in the world that survives complete, with a walk of more than 2 km along the top, a World Heritage Site.
Combarro
Pontevedra
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A seaside village on the Pontevedra estuary famous for its granaries by the sea and its stone wayside crosses.
Allariz
Ourense
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A medieval town on the banks of the river Arnoia, award-winning for its restoration, with stone streets and riverside walks.
O Cebreiro
Lugo
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A mountain hamlet at the entrance of the Way of St James into Galicia, with pre-Romanesque thatched pallozas.
Cape Finisterre
A Coruña
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The Romans' "end of the world", with its lighthouse on the cliffs and the final stop for many Way of St James pilgrims.
Betanzos
A Coruña
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Former capital of one of the seven provinces of the Kingdom of Galicia, with a medieval core of Gothic churches such as Santa María do Azougue.
Ézaro Waterfall
A Coruña
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The River Xallas plunges some 40 metres straight into the sea at this waterfall, which is floodlit on summer nights.
Mondoñedo
Lugo
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Bishop's seat on the Northern Way whose cathedral, with its Gothic rose window, presides over an arcaded square of houses bearing coats of arms.
Samos Monastery
Lugo
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One of the oldest monasteries in Spain, still home to Benedictine monks and a classic stop on the French Way.
Monterrei Castle
Ourense
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Medieval fortress on a hill overlooking the Verín valley, with a keep, the counts' palace and a parador.
Ribadavia
Ourense
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Capital of Ribeiro wine, with one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Galicia and the castle of the counts of Ribadavia.
Mount Santa Trega
Pontevedra
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Hill above the mouth of the Miño in A Guarda, with a large Gallaeci-Roman hillfort and views over Portugal and the Atlantic.
Pontevedra Old Town
Pontevedra
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Pedestrianised centre of granite squares, such as Praza da Leña, around the Peregrina sanctuary with its unusual scallop-shaped plan.
About Galicia
Galicia is the end of the Camino de Santiago and much more: Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, the Tower of Hercules in A Coruña, the Roman Walls of Lugo, the Cathedrals Beach and the Cíes Islands. The Ribeira Sacra, Cape Finisterre and the Rías Baixas complete a trip full of scenery and great food.
Frequently asked questions about Galicia
What to see in Galicia in a week?
Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña and the Costa da Morte to Finisterre, the Rías Baixas with Combarro and the Cíes Islands and, inland, Lugo and the Sil Canyon.
When is the best time to visit Galicia?
June to September is drier and is the season for the Cíes Islands, which limit visitor numbers and require prior authorisation.
Which villages to visit in Galicia?
Combarro, Allariz, O Cebreiro, Cambados, Baiona and Muros.