Tips on Things to Do

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

• Do a stretch or all of St. James Way – there are 10 routes to choose from!
• Visit Obradoiro Square and then Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
• Take a stroll along the  Paseo de Ferradura and relax in the gardens
• Go to the Fiesta of St. James on 25 July and watch the Botafumeiro
• Just walk around the old town & lose yourself!

LA CORUNA

• Visit the Tower of Hercules & admire the Atlantic Ocean
• Take a tram ride along the Paseo Maritimo
• Take a stroll along the marina area & admire the typical white galleries
• See Maria Pita Square and her statue in front of the magnificent Council building
• Watch a La Liga football match at the home of Deportivo de La Coruna, next to the sea
• Enjoy the tapas circuit in Calle Barrera or a tapa in La Bombilla or in the hundreds of other bars like it full of surprises

VIGO

• Go shopping in A Laxe Shopping Centre in the Port area where all the cruiseliners are moored
• Take a stroll along the martime walkway & admire Vigo estuary
• Sunbath on Vigo’s beaches
• Take a look at Oyster Street & try a tapa of oysters, octopus or squid!!
• Visit the Sea Museum
• Enjoy the nightlife in pubs like 20th Century Rock
• Take a short boat trip to Cangas or Moana & visit the sailor’s bars

RIAS BAJAS (BAIXAS)

• Take a boat from Vigo,Cangas or Baiona to the Islas Cies National Park
• Enjoy the sunset while having  a beer from the terrace of Talaso Atlantico near Baiona
• Admire the views from Santa Tecla, A Guarda & visit the biggest celtic settlement in Galicia
• Sunbath or swim at the Silgar beach Sanxenxo or America beach,Nigran
• Go to the Albarino Wine Festival, Cambados on 8 August or Shellfish Festival in O Grove on 1-12 October
• Take a catamaran from O Grove around  Arousa Bay
• Enjoy the best views of the Bay of Baiona from the Parador of Baiona
• Taste a freshly caught lobster in a small fishermans restaurant in A Guarda  famous for  its lobsters
• Go surfing on Patos beach (Panxon) where the waves are incredible

RIAS ALTAS

• Watch the sunset at Finisterre & try its famous goose barnacles
• Visit the historic centre of Betanzos & try its famous tortilla (potatoe omelette) with Padron peppers
• Go surfing on the beaches of Ferrol
• Visit the Festival of Tuna in Burela on 1 August
• Vist the Sargadelos factory in Cervo,Lugo and buy a ceramic ornament

OTHER GREAT TIPS

• Walk along the roman walls of Lugo
• Take a catamaran along the River Sil, Ribeira Sacra, enjoy the spectacular views of the gorge &  visit the local wine cellars & monasteries
• Drive up the River Mino valley from A Guarda to Portomarin & visit its historic centre
• Pamper yourself by relaxing  in a spa bath such as at Mondariz or Talaso Atlantico,Baiona
• Treat yourself and stay at one of 11 Paradors
• Visit the pre-roman village of El Cebrero & do a stage of St. James Way to Samos Monastery where you can spend the night
• Go bird watching on the Islas Cias or in  Arousa Bay
• Play a round of golf at one of the magnificent golf courses such as La Toja, Mondariz,Meis or Pazo da Touza
• Visit a small Galician fishing port such as Cangas,Bueu,Muros,Malpica or Viveiro
• Visit Pontedeume & enjoy the views from Andrade Castle & then see the ruins of Caaveiro monastery in Fragas del Eume natural park
• Visit the festival of "Queimada" (burning brandy spirit) in Cervo on 21 August
• Wake up early to watch the fishing catch arrive at any major port & eat churros with hot chocolate!