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Discover the best top things to do in Galicia, Spain including Camino de Santiago, Islas Cies, Way of Saint James, Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela, Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules), Playa de Areas, Ourense Thermal Springs, Monte de San Pedro, Casco antiguo de Pontevedra, Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico.
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1. Camino de Santiago
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5.0 based on 1,083 reviews
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
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5.0 based on 2,732 reviews
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. Way of Saint James
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
This 480-mile route, passing through northern Spain and Southern France, leads to the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela, which many believe houses the remains of St. James the Apostle.
4. Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela
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4.5 based on 10,536 reviews
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!
5. Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules)
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4.5 based on 5,538 reviews
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.
6. Playa de Areas
7. Ourense Thermal Springs
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4.5 based on 857 reviews
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
8. Monte de San Pedro
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4.5 based on 1,957 reviews
This was a military fort but now turned into a beautiful park with historic information posted everywhere.
Reviewed By CraneSmith - Zaragoza, Spain
On our last day in A Coruña, we decided to head the opposite way from the Torre de Hércules and go to the Monte San Pedro. Since we walked from the town we came across the Elevator panorámico and it was a fabulous way to get up to the park. Luckily, the weather was perfect - sunny, reasonably gentle breeze, perfect temps; I’m not sure I would want to be up there in nasty or wet conditions. The park itself is just gorgeous - wonderful green fields with incredible views of the city and then out to the sea, including several (very) large gun emplacements from WW II. A word of caution: there is a restaurant on top but it is a Michelin-starred establishment, much, much heavier and much more formal than we were after. In other words, grab a couple of boccadillos ahead of time and enjoy the incredible views, flowering trees, and lovely grounds.
9. Casco antiguo de Pontevedra
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4.5 based on 1,162 reviews
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
Your first port of call before exploring the old town is the Tourist Information Office, itself in a historic building, where a map is available plus lots of information from the staff. This is a fascinating town to explore on foot, but beware of cars driving down the narrow alleys. You will find churches such as the Basilica de Santa Maria and the Iglesia de San Bartolome, former grand houses such as Pazo del Baron, informal squares with restaurants, bars, statues and fountains, plus the town's theatre which, although relatively modern, is designed to blend in with the town's architecture.
10. Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico
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4.5 based on 2,620 reviews
Reviewed By FJGonzalezG - Bethesda, United States
I love walking in the historic center (Casco Historico) of Santiago de Compostela, rain or shine. We lucked with sunny, cool weather on a late February visit. But, even on a rainy March day a few years ago it was great. A World Heritage Site, the city dates to the IX Century, and retains much of its medieval character: Romanesque and Gothic architecture abounds along its cobblestoned streets. It also has a definite Galician character, with its houses providing overhanging sidewalks to protect shoppers from the rain. There are museums worth exploring, churches worth visiting, and cloisters imbued with beauty and serenity. On a more pedestrian note, there are plenty of shops ranging from tchotchkes for tourists to fancy silver works (or an ideal combination: a small silver orreo. There seems to be a bar or restaurant in every corner. I prefer the holes in the wall, where the prices are low, the cuisine authentic, and the menus in Spanish or Galician only. The Casco Historico is small enough to cover in a couple of hours, or a day of leisurely browsing, eating, and drinking. The more time you give yourself, the more you will enjoy it.
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