10 Things to do Good for Couples in Galicia That You Shouldn't Miss

June 18, 2021 Kandra Bartel

Discover the best top things to do in Galicia, Spain including Camino de Santiago, Islas Cies, O Camino dos Faros, Vina Costeira, Plaza del Obradoiro, Muralla Romana de Lugo, Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela, Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules), Playa de Areas, Ourense Thermal Springs.
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1. Camino de Santiago

15705, Santiago de Compostela Spain
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5.0 based on 1,083 reviews

Camino de Santiago

A network of paths leading to a church holding the remains of St. James (Santo Iago), the patron saint of Spain...

Reviewed By davidsJ5671XD

We had booked a self-guided tour on the Portuguese Camino with Walks in Spain for September 2020 having been very happy with the arrangements they made for our 2008 Sarria to Santiago trip. My wife and I are both in our 70’s and have become very anxious with the Coronavirus about travelling. I called Paul to express our concerns expecting to at least forfeit our deposit and was pleasantly surprised when after explaining that we couldn’t rebook for next year he offered to return our deposit. I am impressed with the integrity and professionalism of this company, thank you Paul.

2. Islas Cies

Spain 986 224 757 [email protected] http://www.turismodevigo.org/es/islas-cies
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5.0 based on 2,732 reviews

Islas Cies

Reviewed By Soggy63 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

My wife and I have visited Vigo on a number of occasions and finally managed to visit the Cies Islands this summer and we are glad we did. The boat trip there is fantastic but when you reach the islands you are in for an even bigger treat. Lovely beaches, great walks and views from the cliff tops and also feeling very close to nature and the power of the sea as the Atlantic Ocean crashes into the islands on the west coast. Our only mistake was that we did book a later ferry for our return journey and we would have liked to stay longer and explore the islands further.

3. O Camino dos Faros

200 Km de Senderismo Desde Malpica a Finisterre Spain +34 657 54 20 23 [email protected] http://www.caminodosfaros.com
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5.0 based on 125 reviews

O Camino dos Faros

O Camino dos Faros (The Way of Lighthouses) is a 200-km hiking route in Galicia (Spain) that links Malpica with Finisterre along the coastline. A route that runs by all the Lighthouses and the most important landmarks in A Costa da Morte, where definitely, it is the sea the one that plays the main role. O Camino dos Faros that runs through loads of different landscapes always looking at the sea towards the West. Lighthouses, beaches, dunes, rivers, cliffs, forests, estuaries with a great variety of birds, "castros" ("hill-forts"), dolmens, fishing villages, viewpoints from where to enjoy how the sea breaks in all ways possible, sunsets and so on. A hiking route different from the others that will take the hiker to a world full of unique sensations only enjoyable in this Costa da Morte. We, "Os Trasnos", are a group of friends that one day started thinking that it was possible to link Malpica with Finisterre by using a route along the coastline. We left Malpica and we did arrive to the end, by using different routes and other paths that linked different points along this coast, named, "A Costa da Morte" ("the coast of death"). Eventually, by linking all the points we created a breathtaking hiking route. We were so overwhelmed by what we felt and by what we lived that we made up our mind to tell everybody our experience. Since then, loads of other Trasnos have followed us transforming this route into a collaborative project where everybody is welcomed and where there is only one goal: to make this Camino dos Faros be a reality so that people can make it with the maximum respect for nature. O Camino dos Faros does not belong to the Trasnos, it is the heritage of a Costa da Morte. We strongly encourage you to follow us in this adventure and help us to create this common heritage by/for the people.

4. Vina Costeira

Valdepereira, S/N, 32400 Val de Pereira Spain +34 988 47 72 10 [email protected] http://www.costeira.es/enoturismo
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5.0 based on 198 reviews

Vina Costeira

5. Plaza del Obradoiro

Praza do Obradoiro, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain http://www.santiagoturismo.com/rutas/praza-do-obradoiro
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4.5 based on 3,327 reviews

Plaza del Obradoiro

Large, pleasant city plaza containing the church of St. James.

Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia

Local residents joke that the 4 buildings surrounding the square around the perimeter embody the 4 pillars that hold Santiago de Compostela: religion (Cathedral), power (City Hall), tourism (- Parador-Hostal de Los Reyes Catholicos) and education (San Xeronime College). Of course, the main thing on the square is the magnificent West facade of the Cathedral. It is good day and night. Despite its medieval status, this Baroque beauty is relatively recent by historical standards. The facade was completed in 1740 by the architect Fernando de Casas Novoa . There`s Palace Raxoi behind. The City Hall is located here now. St. James in the form of a statue will be found here also. It was believed that his statue helped in the fight against the Moors during the Reconquista. If You look at the North side you can find the former hospital for pilgrims, built by the ideologues of the Reconquista, zealous Catholics and persecutors of Jews and Moors by Queen Isabella of Castile and king Ferdinand of Aragon. The Parador for pilgrims is now here. Finally, the 16th-century College of San Xeronime is located on the South side of the square. In addition to contemplating the Baroque beauty of the Cathedral, interesting performances are played out in the arcades of the city hall in the late afternoon. Perhaps this will be the best end of the day.

6. Muralla Romana de Lugo

27001 Lugo Spain http://www.turismo.gal/muralla-romana-lugo
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4.5 based on 2,135 reviews

Muralla Romana de Lugo

Reviewed By koekw - Velez-Malaga, Spain

While in Lugo you can’t miss the Roman wall it’s great preserved as well great for a walk over the wall around the city centre. Nice is as well the Info panels with links to the history in all language.

7. Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela

Praza do Obradoiro S/N, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain 0981 583 548 [email protected] http://www.catedraldesantiago.es
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4.5 based on 10,536 reviews

Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela

Reviewed By PilatesLady58 - Norwich, United Kingdom

The cathedral is an incredible building with its impressive baroque facade and is the culmination for some of a long journey along the Camino to reach Santiago. At the moment it’s best viewed from the outside only as there is major restoration work going on for holy year in 2021 when the work will be completed. It’s still worth visiting the cathedral museum which has some interesting artworks on display. You can also access the cloister and get views out over the square by the cathedral to the surrounding countryside. I’m sure it will be amazing when it’s done but currently the interior is literally a building site!

8. Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules)

Dr. Vazquez Iglesias s/n, 15002 La Coruna Spain +34 981 22 37 30 [email protected] http://www.torredeherculesacoruna.com
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4.5 based on 5,538 reviews

Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules)

Built by the Romans around AD 98–117, this is the world's oldest functioning lighthouse.

Reviewed By FrancoisG1984 - Portet-sur-Garonne, France

Quiete area of la Corogne fomar from car noises'perfect to have a nice walk and see a bit of Galicia.

9. Playa de Areas

Areas, 36966, Sanxenxo Spain
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4.5 based on 489 reviews

Playa de Areas

10. Ourense Thermal Springs

Rua das Burgas s/n, 32005 Ourense Spain +34 988 36 60 64 http://www.termasourense.com
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4.5 based on 857 reviews

Ourense Thermal Springs

Reviewed By Gail1912

This was very nice, once we found it. Took the wrong trolley, ended up walking about a mile unexpectedly. Nice facilities. A light rain and we loved staying in the pool

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