Lugo, Ribadeo & Beach of the Cathedrals Day Trip

Discover the famous Beach of the Cathedrals, and its impressive rock shapes, with this trip from Santiago de Compostela. You'll also visit Lugo and Ribadeo!

Day Trip Details

We'll meet in front of the Capilla del Pilar and leave Santiago de Compostela to head northeast. After the journey, we'll arrive in Lugo, known for its well-preserved walls over 7,000 feet long.

There, we'll take a guided tour of the historic center of Lugo for an hour and a half. Highlights include the cathedral of Santa María, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Roman wall that surrounds the old town, one of the best-preserved Roman walls in the Iberian Peninsula.

After the Lugo tour, we'll visit the beach of Aguas Santas, commonly known as Cathedrals beach, named for its rock formations that resemble Gothic buttresses. We’ll enjoy a walk at low tide to explore the arches, which are over 100 feet high. The beauty has earned it the status of a Natural Monument and recognition as one of the best beaches in Europe.

Next, we'll head to the town of Ribadeo, located near Cathedrals beach. Here, we’ll see the neoclassical Casa Consistorial and other notable monuments, with free time to sample Galician cuisine.

After this visit, we’ll return to the bus and go back to Santiago de Compostela, concluding the excursion.