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What to see in Galicia

Santiago Cathedral and the end of the Camino, the Tower of Hercules in A Coruña, the Rías Baixas with Vigo, Pontevedra and Combarro, the Roman walls of Lugo and the hot springs of Ourense, gateway to the Ribeira Sacra.

Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides

Cities, villages and nature

Open each one to see all its sights, where to stay, day trips and when to go.

  • Santiago de Compostela
    Galicia

    Santiago de Compostela

    The end of the Camino: the cathedral, the stone-built old town and the Mercado de Abastos, with the rain as part of the charm.

    • Santiago Cathedral
    • Mercado de Abastos
    • Hostal dos Reis Católicos
    • Monte do Gozo
    What to see in Santiago de Compostela
  • A Coruña
    Galicia

    A Coruña

    The Tower of Hercules, the oldest Roman lighthouse still in use, and white glazed balconies facing the harbour.

    • Tower of Hercules
    • María Pita
    • Paseo Marítimo
    • Aquarium Finisterrae
    What to see in A Coruña
  • Vigo
    Galicia

    Vigo

    Gateway to the Cíes Islands, with a seafaring old town and one of the most famous Christmas light displays in Spain.

    • Casco Vello
    • Cíes Islands
    • Monte do Castro
    What to see in Vigo
  • Pontevedra
    Galicia

    Pontevedra

    A pedestrianised old town of stone squares, the Peregrina church and the Rías Baixas nearby.

    • Pedestrian old town
    • Basilica of La Peregrina
    • Rías Baixas
    What to see in Pontevedra
  • Combarro
    Galicia

    Combarro

    A fishing village of granaries by the sea and stone wayside crosses, on the Pontevedra estuary.

    • Granaries by the sea
    • Stone crosses
    • Granite streets
    • Pontevedra estuary
    What to see in Combarro
  • Lugo
    Galicia

    Lugo

    The only Roman wall that still completely encircles a city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its cathedral.

    • Roman walls
    • Lugo Cathedral
    • Roman baths
    What to see in Lugo
  • Ourense
    Galicia

    Ourense

    The city of hot springs, with open-air pools by the Miño, the cathedral and the Ribeira Sacra nearby.

    • As Burgas
    • Cathedral of San Martiño
    • Ponte Vella
    • Outariz hot springs
    What to see in Ourense
  • Ribeira Sacra
    Galicia

    Ribeira Sacra

    The Sil and Miño canyons with vineyards on impossible terraces, Romanesque monasteries and catamarans on the river.

    • Sil Canyon
    • Balcones de Madrid
    • Monastery of Santo Estevo
    • Terraced vineyards
    What to see in Ribeira Sacra
  • Ribadeo
    Galicia

    Ribadeo

    Galicia’s gateway on the Cantabrian coast, with the Beach of the Cathedrals and its rock arches close by.

    • Beach of the Cathedrals
    • Torre de los Moreno
    • Pancha Island
    • Harbour
    What to see in Ribadeo
  • Cambados
    Galicia

    Cambados

    The capital of Albariño, with the Pazo de Fefiñáns, the ruins of Santa Mariña and the Arousa estuary.

    • Pazo de Fefiñáns
    • Ruins of Santa Mariña de Dozo
    • Albariño wineries
    • Barrio de San Tomé
    What to see in Cambados
  • Betanzos
    Galicia

    Betanzos

    A medieval town by the estuary, with Gothic churches, the Pasatempo park and one of the most famous potato omelettes in Spain.

    • Church of Santa María do Azogue
    • Church of San Francisco
    • Pasatempo Park
    • Old town
    What to see in Betanzos
  • Allariz
    Galicia

    Allariz

    A medieval town beside the Arnoia river, lovingly restored, with stone bridges, mills and small museums.

    • Riverside walk
    • Church of Santiago
    • Convent of Santa Clara
    • Old town
    What to see in Allariz

When to go

From June to September there’s more sunshine; the rest of the year it often rains, but the landscape is greener. In December, Vigo’s Christmas lights draw huge crowds.

What to eat

  • Pulpo á feira (Galician octopus)
  • Empanada gallega
  • Lacón con grelos (pork with turnip greens)
  • Tarta de Santiago
  • Padrón peppers
  • Seafood

Recipes to make at home

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Galicia?

The must-sees: Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Vigo, Pontevedra, Combarro, Lugo, Ourense, Ribeira Sacra, Ribadeo, Cambados, Betanzos and Allariz. Each guide has its sights, where to stay, day trips and when to go.

When is the best time to visit Galicia?

From June to September there’s more sunshine; the rest of the year it often rains, but the landscape is greener. In December, Vigo’s Christmas lights draw huge crowds.

What to eat in Galicia?

Pulpo á feira (Galician octopus), Empanada gallega, Lacón con grelos (pork with turnip greens), Tarta de Santiago, Padrón peppers and Seafood. You’ll find the recipe for tarta de santiago, pulpo á feira (galician octopus), empanada gallega, caldo gallego and filloas in their guides.

Which villages to see in Galicia?

Combarro, Cambados, Allariz, Baiona, Muros, Ribadavia and Betanzos, plus the villages of the Costa da Morte and the Ribeira Sacra.

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