15 days in Galicia Itinerary

As the site of the sacred cathedral that marks the end of the pilgrimage route of the famous St.

Visit Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela and Monte de San Pedro for their historical value. Sargadelos and Fundacion Luis Seoane will appeal to museum buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Basilica de Santa Maria (in Pontevedra), Vigo (Museo de Arte Contemporanea & Playa Samil) and Meirande (in Redondela). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules), see the interesting displays at Museo do Pobo Galego, appreciate the extensive heritage of Convento, igreja e colegio das Orfas, and surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Madrid in August: high temperatures in Santiago de Compostela hover around 28°C and lows are around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to O Grove.

On the 7th (Fri), enjoy the sand and surf at Punta Moreiras, kick back and relax at Playa Area das Pipas, then stroll through Praia da Lanzada, and finally stop by Orujos y Vinos. On the 8th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Playa Castineiras, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Area Grande, then learn about winemaking at Bodega Pazo Baion, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Parque Natural Ria Barosa.

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Traveling by car from Santiago de Compostela to O Grove takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can catch the bus to Cies Islands.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): admire all the interesting features of Ruta de O Alto do Principe and then enjoy the sand and surf at Praia de Rodas.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Cies Islands trip maker.

You can take a bus from O Grove to Cies Islands in 3.5 hours. In August in Cies Islands, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Fisterra.

Fisterra is a municipality in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): visit a coastal fixture at Faro del Cabo Cee, tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa De Ezaro, then take in the exciting artwork at Stoupa Tenda Turistica, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Faro de Fisterra. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Lagosteira, admire the landmark architecture of Castillo de San Carlos, then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de Laxe, and finally examine the collection at Melga. Museo Etnoludico de Galicia.

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You can do a combination of train and bus from Cies Islands to Fisterra in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, daily temperatures in Fisterra can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to drive to Ribadeo.

Ribadeo is a municipality in the Spanish province of Lugo in Galicia. Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Areoura, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de Llas, then look for gifts at Mar de Sensaciones, then enjoy the sand and surf at As Catedrais Beach, and finally view the masterpieces at Espazo Caritel.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Ribadeo trip planner.

Traveling by car from Fisterra to Ribadeo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to drive to Lugo.

Lugo is a city in northwestern Spain in the autonomous community of Galicia. Get some cultural insight at Muralla Romana de Lugo and Praza de Santa Maria. Popular historic sites such as Catedral de Lugo and Castro Candaz are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Lugo side-trips: Sarria (Museo Etnografico del Pan & Moreno), Ecomuseo de Arxeriz (in Fion) and Monforte de Lemos (Pazo de Tor & Museo de Arte Sacro MM Clarisas). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Museo Provincial de Lugo, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de Area, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia de San Salvador de Vilar de Donas, and get engrossed in the history at Sala de Exposiciones "Porta Mina".

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Drive from Ribadeo to Lugo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Lugo can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can fly back home.