Things to Do

Things to Do in Galicia

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

Most Popular By Name
Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
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Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Medieval cathedral and pilgrimage terminus of the Camino
Religious Site
Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park
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Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park
Archipelago national park with dunes and maritime habitats
National Park
Minho (river)
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Minho (river)
Major northwestern Iberian river forming part of Portugal border
Stream
Tower of Hercules
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Tower of Hercules
Ancient Roman lighthouse still functioning near A Coruña
Monument
Estadio Municipal de Abanca Riazor
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Estadio Municipal de Abanca Riazor
A Coruña football stadium, home of Deportivo La Coruña
Stadium
Estadio Multiusos de San Lázaro
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Estadio Multiusos de San Lázaro
Multiuse arena in Santiago de Compostela for sports
Stadium
Abanca Balaídos Stadium
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Abanca Balaídos Stadium
Vigo stadium home to RC Celta football club
Stadium
Roman walls of Lugo
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Roman walls of Lugo
Roman defensive walls encircling Lugo, UNESCO World Heritage
Monument
Cape Finisterre
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Cape Finisterre
Promontory on Galicia coast, historic pilgrimage endpoint
Cape
Cíes Islands
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Cíes Islands
Protected Atlantic islands with pristine beaches and wildlife
Islands
Basilica of Saint Martin de Mondoñedo
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Basilica of Saint Martin de Mondoñedo
Medieval basilica and historic pilgrimage church
Church
Ourense Cathedral
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Ourense Cathedral
Romanesque-Gothic cathedral in Ourense, Galicia
Church
Lugo Cathedral
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Lugo Cathedral
Romanesque-Gothic cathedral in Lugo with intact city walls
Church
Portico of Glory
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Portico of Glory
Elaborate cathedral portal in Santiago de Compostela
Monument
Hostal dos Reis Católicos
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Hostal dos Reis Católicos
Historic pilgrims' hospital in Santiago, now luxury hotel
Monument
Ons Island
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Ons Island
Galician island and marine reserve with sandy beaches
Island
Monastery of Carboeiro
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Monastery of Carboeiro
Medieval Galician monastery notable for Romanesque architecture
Temple
Castro of San Cibrao de Las
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Castro of San Cibrao de Las
Prehistoric hillfort (castro) in Galicia, archaeological site
Archaeological Site
O Eume
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O Eume
Scenic Galician river valley featuring a historic monastery
Monument
Cabo Ortegal
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Cabo Ortegal
Rocky Galician cape with dramatic sea cliffs
Cape
Castro de Elviña
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Castro de Elviña
Pre-Roman hillfort (castro) archaeological site in Galicia
Monument
Ruins of San Domingos
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Ruins of San Domingos
Ruined Dominican monastery complex on Galicia's coast
Monument
Serra dos Ancares
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Serra dos Ancares
Rugged Galician mountains with traditional villages and biodiversity
Mountains
A Toxa Island
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A Toxa Island
Galician island and seaside resort known for thermal springs
Island
Mondoñedo Cathedral
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Mondoñedo Cathedral
Historic cathedral and episcopal complex in Galicia
Church
Rocha Forte Castle
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Rocha Forte Castle
Medieval coastal fortress ruins in Galicia, overlooking sea
Castle
Sálvora
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Sálvora
Small Atlantic island off Galicia with lighthouse
Island
Trevinca
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Trevinca
Highest Galician summit with subalpine landscapes
Mountain
Tui Cathedral
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Tui Cathedral
Romanesque cathedral in Galicia with ornate cloister
Church
Cortegada Island
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Cortegada Island
Small Atlantic island in Galicia with ancient laurel forests
Island
Ponte Vella
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Ponte Vella
Medieval stone bridge spanning river in Galicia
Archaeological Site
Castro of Santa Trega
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Castro of Santa Trega
Iron Age hillfort with panoramic estuary views
Archaeological Site
Church of Santiago (A Coruña)
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Church of Santiago (A Coruña)
Historic Santiago church in A Coruña city center
Church
Dunes of Corrubedo Natural Park
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Dunes of Corrubedo Natural Park
Coastal dunes and freshwater lagoons in Galicia
Park
Island of San Simón
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Island of San Simón
Ría de Vigo island with former monastery and prison
Island
Pazo de Meirás
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Pazo de Meirás
Historic Galician manor once Franco family summer residence
Monument
Plaza del Obradoiro
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Plaza del Obradoiro
Cathedral square serving as Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage terminus
Plaza
Tambo Island
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Tambo Island
Small Galician island once a coastal fortress
Island
Basilica of Santa María la Mayor
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Basilica of Santa María la Mayor
Historic Marian basilica in Galicia with elaborate altarpiece
Church
Castro de Baroña
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Castro de Baroña
Iron Age coastal fortification with exposed stone dwellings
Historical Site
Coelleira
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Coelleira
Small rocky island off Galicia, marine bird habitat
Islands
College of Nosa Señora da Antiga
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College of Nosa Señora da Antiga
Former collegiate church and monastery in Galicia
Museum
Concatedral de Santa María de Vigo
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Concatedral de Santa María de Vigo
Co-cathedral in Vigo with historic Gothic-Baroque architecture
Church
Dolmen de Axeitos
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Dolmen de Axeitos
Prehistoric megalithic tomb from Galicia's Neolithic period
Monument
Serra do Courel
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Serra do Courel
Rugged Galician mountains with deep valleys and forests
Mountains
Arousa
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Arousa
Estuarine bay (Ría de Arousa) in Galicia, Spain
Island
Illas Sisargas
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Illas Sisargas
Group of rocky islets off Galicia's coast
Islands
Illa de Toralla
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Illa de Toralla
Island in Vigo estuary with waterfront residences
Island
San Pedro islands
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San Pedro islands
Archipelago off Galicia's coast with coastal wetlands
Islands
Fervenza do Ézaro
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Fervenza do Ézaro
Waterfall where river meets the Atlantic Ocean
Waterfall
Obelisco Millennium
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Obelisco Millennium
Modern obelisk monument in Galicia public plaza
Monument
Virxe da Rocha
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Virxe da Rocha
Marian shrine on Galician coast
Monument
Alameda Park
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Alameda Park
Public park and promenade in Galicia, Spain
Park
Loiba cliffs
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Loiba cliffs
Scenic Galician coastal cliffs with panoramic ocean views
Cliff
Monumento á mariña universal
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Monumento á mariña universal
Galician monument celebrating maritime history and sailors
Monument
Praza General Azcárraga
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Praza General Azcárraga
Urban square in Galicia, local civic gathering place
Monument
Casto Sampedro gardens
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Casto Sampedro gardens
Public garden in Galicia featuring native plantings
Monument
Gas Natural Fenosa Museum of Contemporary Art
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Gas Natural Fenosa Museum of Contemporary Art
Contemporary art museum focused on modern exhibitions
Museum
Menhirs for Peace
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Menhirs for Peace
Field of standing stones forming a peace monument
Monument
Monument to Maria Pita
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Monument to Maria Pita
Statue honoring naval heroine Maria Pita in A Coruña
Monument
Breogán
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Breogán
Monument in Galicia linked to Galician legend
Monument
Estatua de Joaquín Loriga
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Estatua de Joaquín Loriga
Bronze statue honoring aviator Joaquín Loriga in Galicia
Monument
Hórreos in Combarro
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Hórreos in Combarro
Traditional raised grain granaries along Combarro waterfront
Monument
Monumento Encontro entre dous mundos
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Monumento Encontro entre dous mundos
Sculptural monument symbolizing contact between two worlds
Monument
Monumento a Alfonso IX
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Monumento a Alfonso IX
Monument honoring King Alfonso IX in Galicia
Monument
Monumento aos Fusilados da Republica
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Monumento aos Fusilados da Republica
Memorial to republic's executed victims in Galicia
Monument
Praza de Praterías
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Praza de Praterías
Medieval square in Santiago de Compostela's cathedral quarter
Monument
Rose Compass
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Rose Compass
Stone compass rose monument in Galicia
Monument
Ara Solis
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Ara Solis
Ancient Roman sun altar in Galicia
Monument
Burga de Abaixo
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Burga de Abaixo
Village in Galicia with traditional rural architecture
Monument
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Combarro's Cross
Traditional stone cross in coastal Galicia
Monument
Combate entre Hércules e Xerión
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Combate entre Hércules e Xerión
Monument depicting mythical fight between Hercules and Xerión
Monument
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Cruceiro do Loureiro
Traditional Galician stone cross landmark
Monument
Fonte Dos Cabalos
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Fonte Dos Cabalos
Historic stone fountain associated with local horses
Monument
Latter Day Hydra
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Latter Day Hydra
Monument
Monolito da Arribada
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Monolito da Arribada
Coastal monolith monument in Galicia
Monument
Monumento a Diego Carmona e Vasco Gallego
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Monumento a Diego Carmona e Vasco Gallego
Monument honoring Diego Carmona and Vasco Gallego
Monument
Monumento a Martín Alonso Pinzón
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Monumento a Martín Alonso Pinzón
Monument honoring navigator Martín Alonso Pinzón
Monument
Monumento ao Peregrino
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Monumento ao Peregrino
Pilgrim monument commemorating Camino de Santiago pilgrims
Monument
Octopus Sculpture of Paseo Marítimo
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Octopus Sculpture of Paseo Marítimo
Large seaside octopus sculpture on promenade
Monument
Pozo da Aguada
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Pozo da Aguada
Traditional communal well and historic water source
Monument
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Rotonda General Santos Peralba
Roundabout with memorial in Galicia, Spain
Monument
Santiago de Compostela (Old Town)
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Santiago de Compostela (Old Town)
Medieval pilgrimage city anchored by Santiago Cathedral
Historical Site