Though Galicia's most famous sights are the cities of Santiago de Compostela and A Coruņa, what makes Galicia an essential stop on your Spanish vacation is the landscape, the villages and the stunning Rias, the sunken valleys that adorn the coast to the north and west (the Rias are often described as 'estuaries', but this isn't strictly true as not all of the Rias lead to rivers).
1. Tour of A Coruņa & the Rias Altas
Visit the Rias Altas at Pontedeume, Mino, Betanzos to the north of Galicia, before finishing your day with a tour of A Coruņa.A Coruņa is a vibrant city that is worth at least half a day's visit, while both Pontedeume and Betanzos are very attractive Galician villages.
The villages of Galicia are one of the region's biggest charms, but public transport isn't easy, making this guided tour an excellent way to explore the north coast.
Three-course lunch is included.
2. Fisterra (Finisterre) & the Coast of Death
Fisterra (Finisterre in Galician) was just about the most westerly point of the Roman empire and was believed to be the end of the world. The fierce weather experienced here led credence to the Roman's sense of geography.In addition to visiting Fisterra, you will also see the villages of Noia, the 14th Century Pontenafonso Bridge, Muros and Carnota, which has Galicia's longest beach and largest stone granary.
Three-course lunch is included.
3. Tour of the Rias Bajas and the 'Sea Inside'
Visit the Barbanza peninsula, including the towns of Padron, Rianxo, Puebla del Caraminal, the Monte Curota nature park, which gives you a great view of the estuary and the wildlife (including wild horses), the fishing village of Santa Uxia de Ribeira the dunes of Corrubedo and the Dolmen de Axeitos, and the beach at Castro de Baronafaces.4. Tour of Vigo, Baiona and Valenca do Minho
Take advantage of the fact that Vigo, Galicia's largest city, is so close to the Portuguse border with this tour of Vigo and the town of Valenca do Minho in Portugal. Visit Castrelos Park and the gardens of the Palace Quinones of Leon in Vigo, before visiting Baiona (the oldest port in Galicia), where the discovery of America was first announced, and finally crossing the border and visit Valenca do Minho, an 18th Century fortress city located in the north of Portugal.5. Tour to Ourense and Ribeira Sacra
Come in land a little to Ourense, home to some excellent hot springs.On this tour you will also visit Luintra before continuing to San Estevo Ribas do Sil Benedictine monastery, the deep canyon over the River Sil at Ribeira Sacra and San Pedro de Roca.
