From Santiago de Compostela: Full-Day Tour to Playa de las Catedrales, Lugo, Illa Pancha and Asturias
by Galicia Travels
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€118Overview
This full-day guided bus tour lasts about 9.5 hours, starting from Santiago de Compostela and traveling along the northern coast of Spain. The first stop is Playa de las Catedrales, a beach recognized by National Geographic for its rock formations shaped like cathedral arches. Visitors spend about 90 minutes walking along the shore and observing the clear waters and distinctive cliffs. Next, the tour stops at Tapia de Casariego in Asturias for three hours. This small town is located on the western coast of the Principality of Asturias. Guests can stroll along the seafront promenade and have time to eat, sampling traditional Asturian cuisine at local restaurants (food is not included). The group then visits Illa Pancha for about 45 minutes. This island, linked to the mainland by a narrow bridge, features an old lighthouse built in 1857 and is covered with herbaceous plants including cat's claw. It is a quiet spot appreciated by nature and sea lovers. Finally, the tour visits Lugo for 45 minutes. Lugo is known for its fully preserved Roman walls, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The historic town center contains cobbled streets and plazas, reflecting the cultural and culinary traditions of Galicia. Transportation is private with air conditioning, and a professional guide provides commentary throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Playa de las Catedrales
Playa de las Catedrales is a beach recognized by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful worldwide. The rocks have natural arches resembling cathedral structures. Visitors can walk along the clear waters and unique landscape for about 90 minutes.
90 min
Tapia de Casariego
Tapia de Casariego is a village on the western coast of Asturias known for its seaside promenade. Visitors spend three hours here, able to walk the town and have time to eat local Asturian dishes at nearby restaurants.
180 min
Illa Pancha
Illa Pancha is a small island connected to the mainland by a narrow bridge. It features an old lighthouse built in 1857 at the tip of the island. The island has herbaceous vegetation, including cat's claw, and is a quiet spot for nature lovers. The stop lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Lugo
Lugo is a historic town known for its fully preserved Roman walls, which are a World Heritage site. The old quarter features cobbled streets, attractive squares, and a rich cultural and gastronomic tradition. It is an appropriate place to walk and learn about Galicia's living history.
45 min
Meeting point
En la oficina de galicia travels en: Rua das casas reais, 31, Santaigo de Compostela La hora de salida puede variar según las mareas, por lo que, dependiendo del día, podríamos salir antes o después de la hora prevista.
End point
En la oficina de galicia travels en: Rua das casas reais, 31, Santaigo de Compostela La hora de salida puede variar según las mareas, por lo que, dependiendo del día, podríamos salir antes o después de la hora prevista.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
From Santiago de Compostela: Full-Day Tour to Playa de las Catedrales, Lugo, Illa Pancha and Asturias
by Galicia Travels
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€118Overview
This full-day guided bus tour lasts about 9.5 hours, starting from Santiago de Compostela and traveling along the northern coast of Spain. The first stop is Playa de las Catedrales, a beach recognized by National Geographic for its rock formations shaped like cathedral arches. Visitors spend about 90 minutes walking along the shore and observing the clear waters and distinctive cliffs. Next, the tour stops at Tapia de Casariego in Asturias for three hours. This small town is located on the western coast of the Principality of Asturias. Guests can stroll along the seafront promenade and have time to eat, sampling traditional Asturian cuisine at local restaurants (food is not included). The group then visits Illa Pancha for about 45 minutes. This island, linked to the mainland by a narrow bridge, features an old lighthouse built in 1857 and is covered with herbaceous plants including cat's claw. It is a quiet spot appreciated by nature and sea lovers. Finally, the tour visits Lugo for 45 minutes. Lugo is known for its fully preserved Roman walls, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The historic town center contains cobbled streets and plazas, reflecting the cultural and culinary traditions of Galicia. Transportation is private with air conditioning, and a professional guide provides commentary throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Playa de las Catedrales
Playa de las Catedrales is a beach recognized by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful worldwide. The rocks have natural arches resembling cathedral structures. Visitors can walk along the clear waters and unique landscape for about 90 minutes.
90 min
Tapia de Casariego
Tapia de Casariego is a village on the western coast of Asturias known for its seaside promenade. Visitors spend three hours here, able to walk the town and have time to eat local Asturian dishes at nearby restaurants.
180 min
Illa Pancha
Illa Pancha is a small island connected to the mainland by a narrow bridge. It features an old lighthouse built in 1857 at the tip of the island. The island has herbaceous vegetation, including cat's claw, and is a quiet spot for nature lovers. The stop lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Lugo
Lugo is a historic town known for its fully preserved Roman walls, which are a World Heritage site. The old quarter features cobbled streets, attractive squares, and a rich cultural and gastronomic tradition. It is an appropriate place to walk and learn about Galicia's living history.
45 min
Meeting point
En la oficina de galicia travels en: Rua das casas reais, 31, Santaigo de Compostela La hora de salida puede variar según las mareas, por lo que, dependiendo del día, podríamos salir antes o después de la hora prevista.
End point
En la oficina de galicia travels en: Rua das casas reais, 31, Santaigo de Compostela La hora de salida puede variar según las mareas, por lo que, dependiendo del día, podríamos salir antes o después de la hora prevista.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.