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Rugged ocean coastline. Lush green hills
World famous seafood & Albariño wine
Celtic roots visible throughout
Finisterre – the Romans’ worlds-end
Ribera Sacra – the sacred river
Santiago – journey’s end
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In the far north west corner of Spain, for centuries journey’s-end for pilgrims travelling from all over Europe and long considered the end of the earth, the Celtic land of Galicia has much to offer today’s visitor. The Galicia coastline strung with inlets and golden sandy beaches is a paradise for sailors, sun-lovers and water-sports enthusiasts and, like the interior, offers endless opportunities for excellent hiking. Add to that the wines of Rias Bajas (the famous Albariño) and Ribera Sacra, the best seafood in Europe and the best steak anywhere in Spain and you're in for a real treat!
Rugged ocean coastline. Lush green hills
World famous seafood & Albariño wine
Celtic roots visible throughout
Finisterre – the Romans’ worlds-end
Ribera Sacra – the sacred river
Santiago – journey’s end
Covering an area a little larger than Wales, Galicia is ideal for touring; a microcosm with a taste of all the charms a broader northern Spain holiday can offer, but without too much driving.
History lovers will delight at the Roman walls of Lugo, the historic ports of La Coruña and Vigo and of course, the pilgrim's destination, Santiago de Compostela. Strung throughout the region are fascinating Celtic remains, medieval monasteries and 'Pazos', stately homes with sumptuous gardens, famous for their vineyards and Camelias.
Though relatively small Galicia is truly full of contrasts, from the rugged, green Costa de la Muerte to the sunny Rias Bajas and into the mountainous interior, there's something for everyone here!
Prettiest, most unspoilt beaches in Spain
Finisterre, literally the ‘World’s End’
La Coruña with its working Roman lighthouse
Traditional life in the fishing villages
White sands and rock pools of Carnota bay – an old favourite!
Feast on delicious shellfish, locally farmed
Take a trip to the idylic islands of Cies & Ons
Lively Vigo, Europe’s largest fishing port
Cambados, at the heart of the Albariño wine region
Get active! Watersports for all in the Rias
Catamaran trip down the magnificent Rio Sil
Ribero wines from the vertiginous banks of the Sil
Historic Monforte, Ribadavia & local monasteries
Octopus in Ourense, best in Spain, maybe the world!
Los Ancares Nature Park, immense native woodlands
Playa de los Catedrales – among the world’s most famous
Lively Viveiro with its active fishing port and beaches
Sargadelo pottery, traditional yet surprisingly modern!
A wealth of unspoilt fishing villages to dip into
Pop across to Asturias, just a short drive to the border
One of Europe’s most important pilgrim destinations
Take a walking tour around this World Heritage City
Visit the Cathedral said to house the bones of St James
Always lively with a strong tradition of street music
Multitude of bars and restaurants, a last chance to retry all the Gallego treats!
Dip into northern Portugal
Head down to Porto - it's not far!
or head east into Asturias
Ask about superior rooms, a larger rental car or better cabins on the ferry
or more economical options if you're on a budget...
Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!
Accommodation in our listed hotels – 2 sharing 1 std. double ensuite, B&B (unless specified)
Economy 4-door car hire (talk to us about upgrades)
or ferry crossings with Brittany Ferries (vehicle + 4 berth outside cabin, exclusive use)
Guide to Northern Spain
Restaurant guide covering all regions en-route
Instructions to find all accommodation
Flights – but we are able to advise
One-way car hire charges, where applicable (see your quote email)
The following car hire extras – these can be added at pick-up point
extra driver, child seats, GPS
Garage parking where applicable (mostly city stops) – please ask us about parking charges
Local tourist taxes (where applicable)
A circular tour, this route is best enjoyed by flying direct to Galicia. Santiago is the main and best-connected airport in the province, but you can alternatively fly via Vigo or A Coruña.
See your flight options in the table below:
PLEASE NOTE Flights are not included and some flights are seasonal.
Choose your country and preferred airport of origin and then select from possible destinations to see airline providers.
For passengers travelling by air we will include a hire car as part of the package. Normally we include a 4 door economy class car but please let us know if you would like something different.
For those coming on the ferry you will use your own vehicle but in either case we will provide full instructions to arrive at each hotel, complete with GPS, as well as a map of the area.
Our team of experts have over 35 years travel expertise in Spain & Portugal.
You’ll receive friendly, personal service from start to finish of the booking process.
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