Discover the beaches, villages, restaurants, boat trips and day trips that make this corner of Galicia worth exploring — from quiet local favourites to places you might otherwise miss.
Galicia has some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe — and most visitors never find them. Here are the ones worth your time.
The beach at the end of our street. A long arc of pale sand with calm water, backed by the promenade. Perfect for a morning swim before breakfast or a sunset walk. Not too crowded even in summer — locals keep it grounded.
A wilder, longer beach on the western tip of the Morrazo peninsula. Faces the open Atlantic and has a completely different energy — more wind, bigger waves, fewer people. Worth the drive.
Cangas is a proper fishing town — the seafood is as fresh as it gets. These are the places Kristina actually goes back to.
The harbour area has traditional seafood restaurants where you can eat whatever came in that morning. Order the pulpo á feira, percebes if they have them, and a cold Albariño. Simple, exceptional.
The streets of the old town have small bars doing excellent tapas at very honest prices. Go in the evening when the whole town comes out.
You are on a ría — a drowned river valley meeting the Atlantic. The water is the whole point. Here is how to make the most of it.
The ferry from Cangas to Vigo is one of the great short journeys in Galicia. Twenty-five minutes across the ría, views of the city, and on clear days the Cíes Islands. It runs frequently and costs almost nothing.
Vigo is a real city — gritty, energetic, and full of character. Take the ferry and spend a day discovering why the Galicians love it.
Right by the ferry terminal, women shuck and sell fresh oysters straight from the ría. Lemon, nothing else. One of the most Vigo things you can do. Buy a dozen and eat them standing up.
Vigo's old town climbs up from the harbour through narrow streets. Street art, independent shops, small bars, and a market that has been running for centuries. The castle at the top has the best views over the ría.
Kristina is always happy to share more tips in person — just ask when you arrive.
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