Discover the 5 Best Viewpoints in Galicia
The vastness of the Atlantic Ocean can be admired from different points across the region of Galicia. The natural resources of this remarkable land give it viewpoints to delight in unique landscapes shaped by the coast, the rivers and the area's wild vegetation.
Touring the best viewpoints in Galicia will let you see much more on your trip around Galicia, so we have decided to draw up a list of those you cannot miss in different destinations.
There are many viewpoints you may come across as you pass through different parts of the region, or stumble upon along the way. If you want to know which ones will leave you speechless, read on, and treat yourself to gazing at the horizon and capturing the best photographs of your trip.
Santa Tegra Viewpoint in A Guarda
To begin the list of the best viewpoints in Galicia, we present the Santa Tegra viewpoint in the municipality of A Guarda, Pontevedra. There you will enjoy a privileged spot with the finest views over the mouth of the River Miño. What is more, at 341 metres high, your eyes will reach as far as the mountains of Portugal.
The summit of this mountain has been inhabited since prehistory, so it also lets you come across petroglyphs, and you can visit the Santa Tegra hillfort settlement, one of the best known in Galicia.
A Guarda is also famous for the way it prepares its lobsters, and even pays tribute to them with the Lobster Festival held in summer. If you are visiting, do not miss the chance to taste this seafood in one of its restaurants.
The Balconies of Madrid
At the top of the Sil Canyons, in the Ribeira Sacra, you will find this viewpoint that has everything to enter the list of the best viewpoints in Galicia. It sits 500 metres high and is one of the most impressive of all. The Ribeira Sacra has a great many viewpoints, but this one deserves a compulsory stop.
Its location offers a perfect panorama of the River Sil and its course down to the canyon that forms between the mountains. To get there, head to the town of Parada de Sil in Ourense and follow the signs. Its name is said to come from the fact that, from this point, women used to watch their husbands set sail on boats bound for Madrid.
San Andrés de Teixido in Cedeira
In the municipality of Cedeira, home to countless natural attractions including beaches and cliffs, stands the Sanctuary of San Andrés de Teixido, a unique enclave you cannot miss for anything in the world.
This sanctuary is one of the best known in all of Galicia, and once you reach it you should also go to the cliffs of Vixía Herbeira, which rise more than 600 metres high and are considered the tallest in all of Europe. It is also very close to Cedeira, and if you have time you can plan a visit to explore the town and dine at one of its restaurants.
A Curota Viewpoint, A Pobra do Caramiñal
If you visit A Coruña, you can also come across one of the most outstanding viewpoints in Galicia. Located in the municipality of A Pobra do Caramiñal, the A Curota viewpoint, at 498 metres, is one of the geographical landmarks of the Barbanza region.
In good weather, from it you will see as far as Portugal and the estuaries of Vigo, Muros, Noia and Arousa. Shortly before reaching the A Curota viewpoint, you will find a spot called Curotiña, which offers the best view of the Arousa estuary. Both places, A Curota and Curotiña, are Sites of National Interest, so they undoubtedly belong on the list of the best viewpoints in Galicia.
The Paseo de la Herradura in Santiago de Compostela
To round off the count of the most worthwhile viewpoints in Galicia, we stop in perhaps the most popular city of the whole region, Santiago de Compostela. In this famous city stands the viewpoint of the Paseo de los Leones, which offers a unique panorama of the entire monumental quarter and the façade of the Cathedral.
This city holds great culture and unrivalled attractions you will not regret getting to know. This viewpoint sits in a fine area, and around it you can sample very tasty food in its restaurants.
