Galicia 360: The Ultimate Trip
Explore Galicia with organized itineraries in a small group or at your own pace.
The Essentials
Galicia Atlantic
Galicia Atlantic: 8 days / 7 nights.
Experience an unforgettable road trip that links the two great rivers and cities of Galicia. Enjoy the freedom to stop at isolated lighthouses, cross rivers by boat, and discover viewpoints without crowds, without spending hours deciding which beaches or coastal restaurants are really worth it, and without having to plan your route.
Accommodation bases: 3 nights in Vigo, 2 nights in Sanxenxo / O Grove, and 2 nights in A Coruña.
Modality: Minibus in a Small Group or Self-Guided Road Trip.
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Day 1: Arrival in Vigo | Casco Vello and Mirador de O Castro
Settle comfortably into your hotel near the historic area. We dedicate the afternoon to exploring the cobblestone squares of Casco Vello and the fortress of O Castro with a local guide. You can watch the sunset over one of the most active rivers in the Atlantic.
Day 2: Vanguard and Urban Pulse in Vigo | Murals and Soul of the Port
Discover the contemporary profile of the largest Galician city. We will stroll through the market, the Modernist stone buildings, and explore the magnitude of its port life.
Day 3: Cíes Islands National Park | Atlantic Paradise
We board a regular ferry to the Cíes archipelago. You will walk along well-maintained coastal paths to the Cíes Lighthouse and relax in front of the turquoise waters of Rodas Beach. (Alternative off-season: cultural crossing to the mythical Island of San Simón).
Day 4: Boat Crossing to Costa da Vela and Sanxenxo
We cross the river by passenger boat to Cangas to explore the impressive granite cliffs at Cabo Home, with frontal views of the open ocean and pristine beaches, before arriving at our coastal hotel in the Salnés peninsula.
Day 5: Arousa River | Shellfish Culture
In the morning we learn about shellfishing in a hands-on day. In the afternoon, we explore the O Grove peninsula observing traditional work on the mussel rafts.
Day 6: Heading North: A Coruña | The Coast of Hercules
We travel by highway to A Coruña. We will stroll along the seaside promenade on a panoramic visit. We will stop at the foot of the Tower of Hercules, the oldest working Roman lighthouse in the world, and enjoy the spectacular view of Mount San Pedro.
Day 7: The Modernist Ferrol and Santa Cruz Bay
We border the river until Ferrol, a naval city with a mathematical layout. You will walk through the perfect grid of the A Magdalena neighborhood, discovering its modernist facades and the authentic atmosphere of its traditional market. In the afternoon, we return to Oleiros to cross the wooden walkway to Santa Cruz Castle, a fortress on an island with panoramic views of the Coruña bay.
Day 8: Farewell in A Coruña
Morning visit to the Estrella Galicia Museum. Free time to visit the San Agustín Market to buy artisan Galician products before concluding the tour in A Coruña.
Day 1: Arrival in Santiago | Granite and Welcome Dinner
Settle into the old town and take your first stroll through the imposing Praza do Obradoiro. We kick off the trip with a seasonally inspired dinner in the lively setting of the Praza de Abastos.
Day 2: The Heart of Compostela | Roofs and Portico
We explore the Cathedral in depth with an official guide, admiring the Portico of Glory and walking on the granite roofs. We have lunch with tapas and have the afternoon free for a leisurely stroll through the Alameda, or a relaxed coffee watching the pilgrims pass by.
Day 3: Costa da Morte | The Roman Finis Terrae
We travel along the Atlantic coast to the Sanctuary of Muxía, the most villainous lighthouse, and the mythical Cape Fisterra. We end the day toasting with Galician wine overlooking the ocean from the lighthouse at the end of the world.
Day 4: From Betanzos to Lugo | Gothic and Roman Walls
We make a morning stop among the Gothic churches of Betanzos before arriving in Lugo. We will walk along the ramparts of its Roman Wall (UNESCO) and finish the day with an authentic tapas route along Rúa Nova.
Day 5: Monforte and Ribeira Sacra | The Monastic South
We move back to the Iron Age at the Castro de Viladonga, then travel to Monforte de Lemos to admire its majestic "Galician Escorial." Afterwards, we descend into the heart of the Sil canyons.
Day 6: Ribeira Sacra | Deep Canyons and Heroic Wine
A full day discovering hidden Romanesque treasures, peering out from viewpoints that will take your breath away, and sailing on a catamaran. The grand finale is a tasting of Mencía grapes in the dizzying terraced vineyards.
Day 7: Allariz and Ourense | Medieval Times and Thermal Waters
We stroll along the riverbank and the Jewish quarter of the medieval town of Allariz. In the afternoon, we discover the Cathedral of Ourense and relax at sunset in the natural thermal pools of the city.
Day 8: Tui and Pontevedra | Minho River Border and Stone Squares
We went down to the border with Portugal to explore the Cathedral-Fortress of Tui. We continued to Pontevedra for a magical evening stroll through the illuminated squares of Leña, Verdura, and Teucro.
Day 9: Combarro and Pontevedra | Hórreos and Free Afternoon
Photographic morning in Combarro, the village of the hórreos by the sea. We return to Pontevedra at noon, leaving you the afternoon completely free for local shopping and relaxing at your own pace.
Day 10: Albariño Vineyards and Farewell in Santiago
Back in Santiago, we make a final stop at a traditional winery to stroll among the vineyards and share a farewell lunch, closing this monumental 10-day trip.
Monumental Galicia
Monumental Galicia: 10 days / 9 nights.
Modality: Minibus in a Small Group or Self-Guided Road Trip.
Join an epic journey through 2000 years of Galician history. Majestic cathedrals, Roman walls, dizzying viewpoints, and the sunset at the end of the world, with a glass of wine. With 4 strategic bases, we guarantee fewer bags and more enjoyment.
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The 5 Great Routes
¿And what if you could explore Galicia without leaving anything out, but without giving up your freedom? Galicia 360 is our great return around the corner más mágical of the peínsula. A great circular itinerary of 24 díays divided into 5 independent blocks of 5 díays.
You can design your own adventure by combining the blocks you want, choose the loose route that moves you the most, or dare to take on the complete 360 experience.
Click on each block to discover its essence.
Santiago and Costa da Morte: From Compostela to the sea
This route is a journey from the granite interior to the mystique of the ocean. We begin in the monumental Santiago de Compostela, revealing its Romanesque secrets, before heading towards the Costa da Morte. It is the route of solitary lighthouses, the cliffs that have witnessed a thousand shipwrecks and the untamed beauty of the wildest coastline of Atlantic Europe. The perfect journey for those seeking to connect with spirituality and the pure strength of the ocean.
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Rías Baixas: Coast of Wine and Legends
The brightest, warmest, and most cosmopolitan face of Galicia. With a strategic focus on the cities of Pontevedra and Vigo, this block is designed for lovers of the good life. You will walk among the aristocratic heritage of the pazos and the marine labyrinth of its coastal towns. All of this is paired with the millennia-old culture of Albariño wine and the magnetism of rivers guarded by legendary islands.
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From Tui to Lugo: Hidden corners of Galicia
We leave the coast behind to delve into the most telluric and profound Galicia. We begin the route at the historic border of Tui to follow the course of fresh water. You will discover the wellness of the ancient thermal baths of Ourense, the mystical silence of the Romanesque monasteries hidden in the forests, and the grandeur of the vertical canyons of Ribeira Sacra. An inner journey before surrendering to the walls of Lugo.
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Inner Galicia: From Lugo to the Cantabrian Sea
A journey through time across the province of Lugo. Your base will be a city that lives under the protection of the best-preserved Roman wall in the world. From there, you will ascend to the peaks of Los Ancares, a territory where time stood still among prehistoric pallozas, and then descend towards Mariña Lucense, where the Cantabrian Sea carves rock cathedrals alongside the sand.
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From Ribadeo to A Coruña: the embrace of the seas
The final stretch of our journey runs along the northern coast, where the Cantabrian and Atlantic oceans merge in an eternal embrace. You will drive alongside the highest cliffs of continental Europe, visit sanctuaries steeped in local folklore, and medieval towns famous for their history and cuisine. The cherry on top is A Coruña, a modern Atlantic city that will welcome you with its emblematic glass galleries.
Whether it's for a 5-day getaway “At your own pace” or for the trip of a lifetime, we are ready to organize your accommodations, visits, and logistics.
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Choose your Travel Mode: At your own pace or Author trips
At Your Leisure
You take the wheel and set the pace for each day, with the peace of mind of having everything organized.
Selected accommodations, optional rental car, exclusive visits organized by the agency, and our Expert Road Book.
In a Group
Travel on predetermined dates sharing the experience with a small group of like-minded travelers.
Accompanying guide from Galicia Original, shared transport, accommodations, visits, and organized meals.
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