Caminando por Galicia

Summary

In the far north west corner of Spain, for centuries journey's endfor pilgrims travelling from all over Europe and long consideredthe end of the earth, the Celtic land of Galicia has much to offer.

Apart from its rich heritage there are miles of beautiful coastlineand an interior with many little known wonders.

For the foodies there's plenty to relish with Spain's best seafoodand some fantastic wines.

Your Route

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Itinerary Overview

1hr 10mins

1hr 50mins

1hr 30mins

2hr 40mins (viaLugo)

HSAC1 City hotel with garden, Doubleroom (2 sharing)

2hrs

30 mins to Santiagoairport

Your Quotation

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What the cost includes:

Two people in rooms as detailed, bed & breakfast accommodation in each of the hotels4 door compact class car hire for the durationRegional roadmapPoint-to-point directionsComplementary copy of Cadogan's Guide To Northern SpainOur own restaurant guideNB Flights not included

1 Day 1 to 3 Costa de la Morte Camarinas HCOT1 Country house hotel by coast andfishing port, Double room (2 sharing)

2 Day 4 to 6 Rias Baixas Bueu HBUE1 Country house hotel near fishingport and fantastic beaches, Double room (2sharing)

3 Day 7 & 8 Ribera Sacra Soutullo de Abaixo HSOU1 Country hotel with pool, Doubleroom (2 sharing)

4 Day 9 & 10 Costa Lucense Senra HSEN1 Country hotel, Costa Lucence,Double room (2 sharing)

Departing Santiago orLa Coruña

Stage Itinerary Region Location Hotel, Room Travel/drive time

Arriving Santiago or LaCoruña

5 Day 11 & 12 Santiago Santiago deCompostela

Stage 1

Region: Costa de la Muerte & Rias Altas, GaliciaFinisterre, literally 'the end of the world' so named by the RomansCarnota beach, a long standing favourite - and many more besidesThe famous potteries of BuñoA Coruña with an aquarium, museums, charming old quarter, and the world's only functioning RomanlighthouseCoastal Camariñas with its lace making tradition

Country house hotel by coast andfishing portIn a lovely, quiet and restful country spot, surroundedby woods and maize fields, an easy walk from the little,working fishing port of Camarinas, famous for itsbobbin lace making, this delightful, small, family runhotel provides a perfect base for exploring the CostaDa Morte with all its seafaring history. Comprised ofthree, attractively restored, granite stone buildings,centred around a courtyard and in a beautifully keptgarden with...Read More

Stage 2

Region: Rias Bajas, GaliciaFeast on the shellfish farmed locally in the RiasThe idylic islands of Cies and Ons, both National ParksVigo, Europe's largest fishing port and a lively city at any time of yearAlbariño wines wines - arguably Spain's finest whites - visit Cambados, the charming old town at the heartof the regionThe Galician Rias - broad estuaries, a haven for watersports from sailing to surfing.

Country house hotel near fishing portand fantastic beachesBuilt in 1847, this traditional stone built farmhouse withtwo watermills, in the beautiful Peninsula de Morrazo,in the Rias Baixas, was carefully restored andrenovated and transformed into a country hotel by itspresent owners, Rosa and Tino, in 2002. Withoriginal features such as the lareira (Galicianfireplace), the horreo (grain store), molino harinero(flour mill), farming implements and cruceiro (stonecross), it stands in extensi...Read More

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Stage 3

Region: Santiago & the interiorSantiago, journey's end, for centuries Europe's Nº 1 pilgrim destination.Take a Catamaran trip down the magnificent Rio SilRibeiro wines from vineyards on the steep river valleys of the Miño and SilOurense, full of surprises, and Monforte de Lemos, both steeped in historyTake a trip around the monasteries of the Ribera Sacra Lugo, a thriving city with Roman wallsLos Ancares nature park, little discovered acres of native woodlands

Country hotel with poolThis old Manor House could not be better located norcould your welcome from its charming owners Benitoand Gill, who will offer you a cup of tea on your arrival,be better. Their helpfulness and knowledge of theregion will make your stay a very special one. Themanor, an 18th century building, owned by Benito'sgreat grandfather is situated within 5 minutes (6kms)from the old town of Ourense along one of the mostimportant Jacobean ways t...Read More

Stage 4

Region: Costa Lucense, GaliciaGreat seafood - famed throughout SpainPlaya de los Catedrales - just one of many fantastic beachesViveiro, lively seaside city with an atmospheric old town and lovely beaches.Sargadelos pottery, hand made and traditional but with a modern look.Fiesta! Some of Spain's most traditional, like Rapa das Bestas or Ortiguera Folk, well established the worldmusic circuit.

Country hotel, Costa LucenceAt one time belonging to the owners' grandparents, thisdelightful country house, standing in very well cared forgrounds, has been beautifully restored and furnishedwith many original features and artefacts to make avery comfortable and cosy, special, small hotel. Set indeep countryside, yet only a short drive to beautifulbeaches and the interesting towns of Viveiro andRibadeo and the famous ceramic factory atSargedelos, you have total pea...Read More

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Stage 5

Region: Santiago & the interiorSantiago, journey's end, for centuries Europe's Nº 1 pilgrim destination.Take a Catamaran trip down the magnificent Rio SilRibeiro wines from vineyards on the steep river valleys of the Miño and SilOurense, full of surprises, and Monforte de Lemos, both steeped in historyTake a trip around the monasteries of the Ribera Sacra Lugo, a thriving city with Roman wallsLos Ancares nature park, little discovered acres of native woodlands

City hotel with gardenIn the heart of the medieval city of Santiago deCompostela, this charming and popular hotel combinestraditional architectural features with modern comfortsand has the added blessing of a lovely garden, whereyou can eat breakfast or enjoy an aperitif among theapple and lemon trees. There is also a "cristaleria" - aglassed-in verandah, for breakfast and for sitting in, acoffee-shop/bar with old stone fireplace, and a smalllibrary with an ...Read More

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