From Santiago: Las Catedrales beach, Lugo and Ribadeo
Day trip from Santiago to Lugo's Roman walls, the Illa Pancha lighthouse and Las Catedrales beach at low tide, with the access permit included. Rated 4.5/5 from 225 reviews.
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Photo credits
- Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga), CC BY-SA 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga), CC BY-SA 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga), CC BY-SA 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga), CC BY-SA 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Jose Luis Cernadas Iglesias, CC BY 2.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Stegop, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
Practical details
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Las Catedrales beach at low tide
- Access permit included
- Lugo's UNESCO-listed Roman walls
- Illa Pancha lighthouse in Ribadeo
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Our take
Las Catedrales beach is over two and a half hours from Santiago and means juggling tides and permits: this tour handles all of it, and adds Lugo's walls. It's a long day, but worth it.
What's included
- Local guide all day
- Return transport from Santiago
- Visit to Lugo's old town and walls
- Beach access with the Xunta permit
- Travel insurance
Not included
- Lunch
- Tips
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes that can get wet
- A windproof jacket
- Sunglasses
- Camera
Things to keep in mind
- Departure time varies with the tide
- The provider may ask for personal details to arrange the beach permit
- Runs in any weather
Meeting point
Capilla del Pilar, Av. de Xoán Carlos I, 6, Santiago de Compostela.
Departure time depends on the tides: it's confirmed 24 to 48 hours before.
The experience
What you will see
- The rock arches of Las Catedrales beach.
- Lugo's Roman walls.
- The Illa Pancha lighthouse.
How it works
You leave from Capilla del Pilar for Lugo, where you walk the walls and old town. You continue to Illa Pancha and finish at Las Catedrales beach at low tide before heading back to Santiago.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone wanting to see Las Catedrales without worrying about tides and permits.
- Photographers.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who doesn't want a long day on the coach.
Accessibility
The beach has stairs and sand; check with the provider if you need accessibility.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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