We have already seen ten charming towns and we have many more to discover, although Galicia is undoubtedly full of small special places that have a lot to offer. This time we will see fishing villages and small towns with history. If you liked the previous selection, you may have to add more towns to your itinerary, as you are going to love them.
If we could, we would add many others to the selection, but you have to choose between 20 charming towns and these are ours. Some already known, others that can be a real discovery even for those who live in Galicia and have not traveled from one place to another.
Viveiro, Lugo
Viveiro is a town located in the Maria Lugo. It is a fishing town where we can find the remains of an old medieval wall from the XNUMXth century, which is said to have protected the town from pirate attacks. There are still three gates in the wall, being that of Carlos V the most significant of all. It has a beautiful old town to walk through.
To Guarda, Pontevedra
We found another fishing village but this time located in front of the Atlantic and in the south of Pontevedra. If there is something that will attract us in A Guarda, it is its beaches, its tranquility and places like Castro de Santa Tecla, with a museum and an old Celtic town that receives many visitors.
Betanzos, A Coruna
Betanzos is a town in A Coruña and has a beautiful historic center in which the church of San Francisco from the XNUMXth century. We can also enjoy walking through the Parque del Pasatiempo or see the church of Santiago Apóstol. In its historic center we find the most beautiful places.
Porto do Son, A Coruna
This is another villa located in the A Coruña area, near the Barbanza region. It can boast of having spectacular beaches nearby and of being one of those quiet places where it is a pleasure to spend your holidays. Have a drink in their cafeteria and go to beaches like that of As Furnas or Castro de Baroña with Celtic settlement included is a must.
Sil stop, Ourense
One of the most beautiful things that we are going to see in the quiet town of Parada de Sil is the Monastery of Santa Cristina, a place that invites peace and reflection. Near this town there are also the famous Cañones del Sil.
Catoira, Pontevedra
In Catoira we can find the vestiges of the arrival of the vikings to this land. We will not only see the Viking towers on the banks of the Ulla, but we will also be able to walk through a beautiful natural environment. This town also has the famous Viking Pilgrimage on the first Sunday in August, which represents the landing of the Vikings on this coast, a party attended by hundreds of people to see the fun landing. If we don't like crowds, it is better to visit the towers on any given day, in complete peace of mind.
Rianxo, A Coruna
In the small town of Rianxo we find a quiet and beautiful fishing village. With many beaches nearby, it is a place of passage in the Barbanza area to other coastal towns such as Boira or Pobra do Caramiñal. In this villa we can see the Castelao Square, with cafes and the Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Nearby we will find several beaches, such as Tanxil or As Cunchas.
O Grove, Pontevedra
O Grove and the island of A Toxa They are very touristy places so they may already be well known if we have gone to the Rías Baixas. The fame of A Lanzada beach, together with its seafood restaurants attract many people who want to enjoy these charms of Galicia. A visit on foot to Illa da Toxa is almost obligatory, to enjoy the landscapes. Get lost in the streets of O Grove in search of restaurants and bars with delicious tapas, it is one of the best entertainment in town. If you can, attend their Festa do Marisco.
Portomarin, Lugo
This town is a must for those who make the the Camino de Santiago so he's no stranger and probably has a lively vibe. One of the things that attracts the most attention is its submerged town under water, which can be seen when there is little water in the reservoir. It was the old town, which was moved when the current reservoir was built.
Ponte Maceira, A Coruna
Ponte Maceira is an old town located between the municipality of Negreira and that of Ames in A Coruña. This place is increasingly visited, because it is on the road that goes from Santiago de Compostela to Finisterre, so every year more pilgrims discover it. It cross the Tambre river, the one that gives it a lot of charm. Its cobbled streets and the beautiful old bridge that crosses the river are must-see.