What to see in Galicia
WHAT TO DO AND SEE IN GALICIA
Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela has been attracting visitors and pilgrims from all over the world for centuries thanks to the Camino de Santiago. Declared a World Heritage Site in 1985, it is the most cosmopolitan city in Galicia and its emblem is the Cathedral.
A Coruña
Its most famous monument, the Tower of Hercules, is a Roman lighthouse that continues to aid sailors. The city’s highlights include the Archaeological and Fine Arts museums, as well as the striking House of Sciences, the Domus or “House of Man”, and the Finisterrae Aquarium, Europe’s largest interactive aquarium, with 9 million litres of water and over 300 species.
Ribeira Sacra
We find native forests and deep canyons formed by the Sil and Miño rivers, reaching depths of up to 500 metres. It is worth highlighting the small Loureiro waterfall on the climb towards the Santo Estevo monastery, as well as the granite gorge where the Mao river meets the Sil, near the village of Cristosende.
Finisterre and Costa da Morte
A ritual for all who visit Galicia. From Santiago, the journey is made via Noia, skirting the estuary to the picturesque port of Muros. The route continues along the wide cove and sandy beach of Carnota, the mythical Monte Pindo and the Ézaro waterfalls until it links up in Cee with the classic Costa da Morte route.
Ourense
The Gothic church and cloister of San Francisco, the churches of La Trinidad, Santa Eufemia, Santa María la Madre, and the old Episcopal Palace—which houses a large museum with interesting archaeological collections—are all highlights. The Burgas are unique thermal springs whose origins have sparked various theories. Their waters reach temperatures of around 70 degrees Celsius.
