Lugo, Ribadeo & Beach of the Cathedrals Day Trip, Santiago de Compostela

Details

Duration

11 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Transport by minibus or coach
English–speaking guide
Admission to the beach of Las Catedrales

Not included

Food

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Reviews of our customers

9.5

Exceptional 41 Travelers·4 reviews

August 28, 2022
Guenter
Augsburg, Germany
The beach of the Cathedral was very impressive and we were given enough time to explore the beach area. We had lunch in the small town of Ribadeo, whi...
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October 29, 2023
Gabriel Polanco-blengio
Atlanta, United States
Mi sueño era conocer Playa de Las Catedrales y gracias a el excelente servicio que me ofreció Civitatis el tour fue magnífico !! También conoce Ribade...
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August 16, 2022
Gonzalo
Spain
Very good activity. All very organized, the guide was giving information in a spaced and clear way throughout the trip. It's worth it
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Discover the famous Beach of the Cathedrals, and its impressive rock shapes, with this fantastic 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 behind to head northeast. After an enjoyable road journey, we'll arrive at the city of Lugo, very famous for its walls, which have been perfectly preserved. They're more than 7,000 feet long!

Once there, we'll take a guided tour of the historic center of Lugo for an hour and a half. Among the most emblematic monuments of the town is the cathedral of Santa María, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose construction took more than a century.

Of course, we'll also visit the Roman wall, which surrounds the old town, one of the best-preserved Roman walls in the Iberian Peninsula.

After the tour of Lugo, we'll go to the second part of the excursion: the amazing beach of Aguas Santas, commonly known as the Cathedrals beach. It has this name due to the rocky forms of the fine white sand which evoke the flying buttresses of Gothic shrines.

We'll enjoy a walk around this place taking advantage of the low tide to sneak under the arches, which are more than 100 feet high. As you stroll along the beach you'll be struck by the sound of the waves crashing against these stone giants. Its beauty has earned it the official status of a Natural Monument and it's considered to be one of the best beaches in Europe.

Next, we'll visit the beautiful town of Ribadeo, located very close to Cathedrals beach. We'll admire the façade of its beautiful neoclassical Casa Consistorial, and other emblematic monuments, as well as the port. You'll also have some free time to taste the delicious Galician cuisine.

After this visit, we'll return to the bus and go back to the original starting point in Santiago de Compostela where the excursion concludes.

Document Info

Las Catedrales beach is a protected area with a daily visitor limit. Access to this beach requires authorization from the Xunta de Galicia (Galician Regional Government). Our provider will handle this permit, so it is very important that you provide your ID numbers and dates of birth when making your reservation. These documents must be valid and up-to-date; otherwise we cannot guarantee access to the beach.

Day Trip Details

Of course, we'll also visit the Roman wall, which surrounds the old town, one of the best-preserved Roman walls in the Iberian Peninsula.

After this visit, we'll return to the bus and go back to the original starting point in Santiago de Compostela where the excursion concludes.

Document Info

Lugo, Ribadeo & Beach of the Cathedrals Day Trip