Tips on Things to Do
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
- Do a stretch or all of St. James Way – there are 10 routes to choose from!
- Visit Obradoiro Square and then Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
- Take a stroll along the Paseo de Ferradura and relax in the gardens
- Go to the Fiesta of St. James on 25 July and watch the Botafumeiro
- Just walk around the old town & lose yourself!
LA CORUNA
- Visit the Tower of Hercules & admire the Atlantic Ocean
- Take a tram ride along the Paseo Maritimo
- Take a stroll along the marina area & admire the typical white galleries
- See Maria Pita Square and her statue in front of the magnificent Council building
- Watch a La Liga football match at the home of Deportivo de La Coruna, next to the sea
- Enjoy the tapas circuit in Calle Barrera or a tapa in La Bombilla or in the hundreds of other bars like it full of surprises
VIGO
- Go shopping in A Laxe Shopping Centre in the Port area where all the cruiseliners are moored
- Take a stroll along the martime walkway & admire Vigo estuary
- Sunbath on Vigo’s beaches
- Take a look at Oyster Street & try a tapa of oysters, octopus or squid!!
- Visit the Sea Museum
- Enjoy the nightlife in pubs like 20th Century Rock
- Take a short boat trip to Cangas or Moana & visit the sailor’s bars
RIAS BAJAS (BAIXAS)
- Take a boat from Vigo,Cangas or Baiona to the Islas Cies National Park
- Enjoy the sunset while having a beer from the terrace of Talaso Atlantico near Baiona
- Admire the views from Santa Tecla, A Guarda & visit the biggest celtic settlement in Galicia
- Sunbath or swim at the Silgar beach Sanxenxo or America beach,Nigran
- Go to the Albarino Wine Festival, Cambados on 8 August or Shellfish Festival in O Grove on 1-12 October
- Take a catamaran from O Grove around Arousa Bay
- Enjoy the best views of the Bay of Baiona from the Parador of Baiona
- Taste a freshly caught lobster in a small fishermans restaurant in A Guarda famous for its lobsters
- Go surfing on Patos beach (Panxon) where the waves are incredible
RIAS ALTAS
- Watch the sunset at Finisterre & try its famous goose barnacles
- Visit the historic centre of Betanzos & try its famous tortilla (potatoe omelette) with Padron peppers
- Go surfing on the beaches of Ferrol
- Visit the Festival of Tuna in Burela on 1 August
- Vist the Sargadelos factory in Cervo,Lugo and buy a ceramic ornament
OTHER GREAT TIPS
- Walk along the roman walls of Lugo
- Take a catamaran along the River Sil, Ribeira Sacra, enjoy the spectacular views of the gorge & visit the local wine cellars & monasteries
- Drive up the River Mino valley from A Guarda to Portomarin & visit its historic centre
- Pamper yourself by relaxing in a spa bath such as at Mondariz or Talaso Atlantico,Baiona
- Treat yourself and stay at one of 11 Paradors
- Visit the pre-roman village of El Cebrero & do a stage of St. James Way to Samos Monastery where you can spend the night
- Go bird watching on the Islas Cias or in Arousa Bay
- Play a round of golf at one of the magnificent golf courses such as La Toja, Mondariz,Meis or Pazo da Touza
- Visit a small Galician fishing port such as Cangas,Bueu,Muros,Malpica or Viveiro
- Visit Pontedeume & enjoy the views from Andrade Castle & then see the ruins of Caaveiro monastery in Fragas del Eume natural park
- Visit the festival of "Queimada" (burning brandy spirit) in Cervo on 21 August
- Wake up early to watch the fishing catch arrive at any major port & eat churros with hot chocolate!