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Galicia

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Atlantic inlets, the end of a thousand-year pilgrimage and the best seafood in Spain.

Galicia is Spain turned Celtic and wet: deep rías cut inland, granite villages stand under eucalyptus, and the coast beyond Finisterre was called the Coast of Death for good reason. Santiago de Compostela is where the Camino ends, and the botafumeiro still swings across the transept. Lugo is walled by the Romans all the way round, Ourense has hot springs along the river, and percebes, octopus and albariño are worth planning a route around.

Known for

  • Food
  • Coastal
  • Pubs, breweries & distilleries
  • Photography
Travel guide on Wikivoyage ↗

Best time to visit

The best months for Galicia are June, July, August and September.

Suggested route

7 nights across 3 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.

  1. 1Santiago de Compostela · 3 nights
  2. 2A Coruña · 2 nights
  3. 3Ourense · 2 nights