Things to Do in Galicia (Spain)

There are 83 attractions in Galicia (Spain). Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, medieval cathedral and pilgrimage terminus of the camino, is the most popular.

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Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Medieval cathedral and pilgrimage terminus of the Camino

Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park

Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park

Archipelago national park with dunes and maritime habitats

Minho (river)

Major northwestern Iberian river forming part of Portugal border

Tower of Hercules

Tower of Hercules

Ancient Roman lighthouse still functioning near A Coruña

Estadio Municipal de Abanca Riazor

Estadio Municipal de Abanca Riazor

A Coruña football stadium, home of Deportivo La Coruña

Estadio Multiusos de San Lázaro

Estadio Multiusos de San Lázaro

Multiuse arena in Santiago de Compostela for sports

Abanca Balaídos Stadium

Abanca Balaídos Stadium

Vigo stadium home to RC Celta football club

Roman walls of Lugo

Roman walls of Lugo

Roman defensive walls encircling Lugo, UNESCO World Heritage

Cape Finisterre

Cape Finisterre

Promontory on Galicia coast, historic pilgrimage endpoint

Cíes Islands

Protected Atlantic islands with pristine beaches and wildlife

Basilica of Saint Martin de Mondoñedo

Basilica of Saint Martin de Mondoñedo

Medieval basilica and historic pilgrimage church

Ourense Cathedral

Ourense Cathedral

Romanesque-Gothic cathedral in Ourense, Galicia

Lugo Cathedral

Romanesque-Gothic cathedral in Lugo with intact city walls

Portico of Glory

Portico of Glory

Elaborate cathedral portal in Santiago de Compostela

Hostal dos Reis Católicos

Hostal dos Reis Católicos

Historic pilgrims' hospital in Santiago, now luxury hotel

Ons Island

Galician island and marine reserve with sandy beaches

Monastery of Carboeiro

Monastery of Carboeiro

Medieval Galician monastery notable for Romanesque architecture

Castro of San Cibrao de Las

Castro of San Cibrao de Las

Prehistoric hillfort (castro) in Galicia, archaeological site

Archaeological Site

O Eume

Scenic Galician river valley featuring a historic monastery

Cabo Ortegal

Rocky Galician cape with dramatic sea cliffs

Castro de Elviña

Castro de Elviña

Pre-Roman hillfort (castro) archaeological site in Galicia

Ruins of San Domingos

Ruins of San Domingos

Ruined Dominican monastery complex on Galicia's coast

Serra dos Ancares

Serra dos Ancares

Rugged Galician mountains with traditional villages and biodiversity

A Toxa Island

Galician island and seaside resort known for thermal springs

Mondoñedo Cathedral

Mondoñedo Cathedral

Historic cathedral and episcopal complex in Galicia

Rocha Forte Castle

Rocha Forte Castle

Medieval coastal fortress ruins in Galicia, overlooking sea

Sálvora

Small Atlantic island off Galicia with lighthouse

Trevinca

Highest Galician summit with subalpine landscapes

Tui Cathedral

Romanesque cathedral in Galicia with ornate cloister

Cortegada Island

Cortegada Island

Small Atlantic island in Galicia with ancient laurel forests

Ponte Vella

Medieval stone bridge spanning river in Galicia

Archaeological Site

Castro of Santa Trega

Castro of Santa Trega

Iron Age hillfort with panoramic estuary views

Archaeological Site

Church of Santiago (A Coruña)

Church of Santiago (A Coruña)

Historic Santiago church in A Coruña city center

Dunes of Corrubedo Natural Park

Dunes of Corrubedo Natural Park

Coastal dunes and freshwater lagoons in Galicia

Island of San Simón

Island of San Simón

Ría de Vigo island with former monastery and prison

Pazo de Meirás

Pazo de Meirás

Historic Galician manor once Franco family summer residence

Plaza del Obradoiro

Plaza del Obradoiro

Cathedral square serving as Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage terminus

Tambo Island

Small Galician island once a coastal fortress

Basilica of Santa María la Mayor

Basilica of Santa María la Mayor

Historic Marian basilica in Galicia with elaborate altarpiece

Castro de Baroña

Castro de Baroña

Iron Age coastal fortification with exposed stone dwellings

Historical Site

Coelleira

Small rocky island off Galicia, marine bird habitat

College of Nosa Señora da Antiga

College of Nosa Señora da Antiga

Former collegiate church and monastery in Galicia

Concatedral de Santa María de Vigo

Concatedral de Santa María de Vigo

Co-cathedral in Vigo with historic Gothic-Baroque architecture

Dolmen de Axeitos

Dolmen de Axeitos

Prehistoric megalithic tomb from Galicia's Neolithic period

Serra do Courel

Serra do Courel

Rugged Galician mountains with deep valleys and forests

Arousa

Estuarine bay (Ría de Arousa) in Galicia, Spain

Illas Sisargas

Group of rocky islets off Galicia's coast

Illa de Toralla

Illa de Toralla

Island in Vigo estuary with waterfront residences

San Pedro islands

San Pedro islands

Archipelago off Galicia's coast with coastal wetlands

Fervenza do Ézaro

Fervenza do Ézaro

Waterfall where river meets the Atlantic Ocean

Obelisco Millennium

Obelisco Millennium

Modern obelisk monument in Galicia public plaza

Virxe da Rocha

Marian shrine on Galician coast

Alameda Park

Public park and promenade in Galicia, Spain

Loiba cliffs

Scenic Galician coastal cliffs with panoramic ocean views

Monumento á mariña universal

Monumento á mariña universal

Galician monument celebrating maritime history and sailors

Praza General Azcárraga

Praza General Azcárraga

Urban square in Galicia, local civic gathering place

Casto Sampedro gardens

Casto Sampedro gardens

Public garden in Galicia featuring native plantings

Gas Natural Fenosa Museum of Contemporary Art

Gas Natural Fenosa Museum of Contemporary Art

Contemporary art museum focused on modern exhibitions

Menhirs for Peace

Menhirs for Peace

Field of standing stones forming a peace monument

Monument to Maria Pita

Monument to Maria Pita

Statue honoring naval heroine Maria Pita in A Coruña

Breogán

Monument in Galicia linked to Galician legend

Estatua de Joaquín Loriga

Estatua de Joaquín Loriga

Bronze statue honoring aviator Joaquín Loriga in Galicia

Hórreos in Combarro

Hórreos in Combarro

Traditional raised grain granaries along Combarro waterfront

Monumento Encontro entre dous mundos

Monumento Encontro entre dous mundos

Sculptural monument symbolizing contact between two worlds

Monumento a Alfonso IX

Monumento a Alfonso IX

Monument honoring King Alfonso IX in Galicia

Monumento aos Fusilados da Republica

Monumento aos Fusilados da Republica

Memorial to republic's executed victims in Galicia

Praza de Praterías

Praza de Praterías

Medieval square in Santiago de Compostela's cathedral quarter

Rose Compass

Stone compass rose monument in Galicia

Ara Solis

Ancient Roman sun altar in Galicia

Burga de Abaixo

Burga de Abaixo

Village in Galicia with traditional rural architecture

Combarro's Cross

Traditional stone cross in coastal Galicia

Combate entre Hércules e Xerión

Combate entre Hércules e Xerión

Monument depicting mythical fight between Hercules and Xerión

Cruceiro do Loureiro

Traditional Galician stone cross landmark

Fonte Dos Cabalos

Fonte Dos Cabalos

Historic stone fountain associated with local horses

Latter Day Hydra

Latter Day Hydra

Monolito da Arribada

Monolito da Arribada

Coastal monolith monument in Galicia

Monumento a Diego Carmona e Vasco Gallego

Monumento a Diego Carmona e Vasco Gallego

Monument honoring Diego Carmona and Vasco Gallego

Monumento a Martín Alonso Pinzón

Monumento a Martín Alonso Pinzón

Monument honoring navigator Martín Alonso Pinzón

Monumento ao Peregrino

Monumento ao Peregrino

Pilgrim monument commemorating Camino de Santiago pilgrims

Octopus Sculpture of Paseo Marítimo

Octopus Sculpture of Paseo Marítimo

Large seaside octopus sculpture on promenade

Pozo da Aguada

Traditional communal well and historic water source

Rotonda General Santos Peralba

Roundabout with memorial in Galicia, Spain

Santiago de Compostela (Old Town)

Santiago de Compostela (Old Town)

Medieval pilgrimage city anchored by Santiago Cathedral

Historical Site