Lugo, Ribadeo, Catedrales Beach & Illa Pancha Day Trip from Santiago, Santiago de Compostela

The two guides, one in Spanish and the other in English, were great. They took us and explained everything very well and...

Mercedes

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

Details

Duration

12 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

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.8

Excellent 6,381 Travelers·790 reviews

August 21, 2026
Chris Vallejo Villegas
Spain
The excursion was beautiful, as one could expect from the Galician coast and the unusual landscapes of the region. Highly recommended, although there ...
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July 18, 2026
Alma
Las Palmas, Spain
Lugo and the beach of the cathedrals were great, but we arrived in Ribadeo without having lunch and only had an hour and a half, supposedly to have lu...
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June 7, 2026
Mercedes
Castellón, Spain
The two guides, one in Spanish and the other in English, were great. They took us and explained everything very well and were very patient with the qu...
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October 11, 2026
Jacquelin Cayetano Atoche
Denia, Spain
A very nice experience, many thanks to Maria, an excellent guide.
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October 2, 2026
Inmaculada
Valemcia, Spain
A comprehensive and dynamic tour despite the distance, and since we were lucky enough to finish at Playa de las Catedrales (Cathedral Beach), it was f...
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September 29, 2026
Maria Del Pilar Alamo Fernandez
Montiel, Spain
A very good visit with an exceptional guide, very friendly and attentive to everything, and very good explanations.
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September 19, 2026
Josefa Ciorraga Puigcerver
Pedreguer, Spain
A wonderful day, our guide Alba and driver Borja were phenomenal, a highly recommended experience
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September 17, 2026
Ana María Hernández Castellanos
Sevilla, Spain
We especially loved the Cathedral Beach, the explanations, and our guide Maria. A tour to repeat.
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September 17, 2026
Raquel Cabrera Sancho
Barcelona, Spain
It was incredible. Maria, our guide, is honestly the best. She explained everything so well, she was so attentive, it was amazing. My favorite part wa...
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September 14, 2026
Isabel
Spain
A truly fascinating excursion; the Cathedral Beach is a marvel worth seeing. Maria was an excellent guide.
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Discover the famous Beach of the Cathedrals and its impressive rock formations 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.

Next, we'll head to Illa Pancha, a true natural gem in Galicia just outside Ribadeo. You'll have 1 hour of free time to explore the area around this islet, admire its charming access bridge, and snap photos of its iconic lighthouse surrounded by the Bay of Biscay.

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.

8.8

Excellent 6,381 Travelers·790 reviews

August 21, 2026
Chris Vallejo Villegas
Spain
The excursion was beautiful, as one could expect from the Galician coast and the unusual landscapes of the region. Highly recommended, although there ...
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July 18, 2026
Alma
Las Palmas, Spain
Lugo and the beach of the cathedrals were great, but we arrived in Ribadeo without having lunch and only had an hour and a half, supposedly to have lu...
With friends
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June 7, 2026
Mercedes
Castellón, Spain
The two guides, one in Spanish and the other in English, were great. They took us and explained everything very well and were very patient with the qu...
With friends
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October 11, 2026
Jacquelin Cayetano Atoche
Denia, Spain
A very nice experience, many thanks to Maria, an excellent guide.
With friends
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October 2, 2026
Inmaculada
Valemcia, Spain
A comprehensive and dynamic tour despite the distance, and since we were lucky enough to finish at Playa de las Catedrales (Cathedral Beach), it was f...
As a couple
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September 29, 2026
Maria Del Pilar Alamo Fernandez
Montiel, Spain
A very good visit with an exceptional guide, very friendly and attentive to everything, and very good explanations.
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September 19, 2026
Josefa Ciorraga Puigcerver
Pedreguer, Spain
A wonderful day, our guide Alba and driver Borja were phenomenal, a highly recommended experience
With friends
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September 17, 2026
Ana María Hernández Castellanos
Sevilla, Spain
We especially loved the Cathedral Beach, the explanations, and our guide Maria. A tour to repeat.
With friends
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September 17, 2026
Raquel Cabrera Sancho
Barcelona, Spain
It was incredible. Maria, our guide, is honestly the best. She explained everything so well, she was so attentive, it was amazing. My favorite part wa...
Traveling solo
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September 14, 2026
Isabel
Spain
A truly fascinating excursion; the Cathedral Beach is a marvel worth seeing. Maria was an excellent guide.
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Points of interest in Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Types of activities in Santiago de Compostela

Guided tours and free tours Day trips

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

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.

Lugo, Ribadeo, Catedrales Beach & Illa Pancha Day Trip