Explore with the Tourist Trains of Galicia: Itineraries and Unique Experiences
Galicia is possibly one of the regions with the most routes and transport links in Spain. Tourists can travel by car, bus, hop on a boat — or enjoy the tourist trains of Galicia along the 14 lines available all year round.
Tourist train routes in Galicia
There are more than a dozen routes and trains in Galicia, each matching a particular region. The scenery on each trip is different and ranges from medieval castles, wineries, gardens in bloom, cliffs and much more. Below we share the details of some of these lines.
Camellias in Bloom Route
The camellia is a beautiful flower that grows in many colours, and because of its beauty it is the star of a Galician train route. Specifically, the carriages take you to three amazing gardens of international acclaim.
The first, Pazo Quinteiro da Cruz, is a beautiful garden in the heart of Salnés. You'll see more than 5,000 camellia specimens of over 1,500 varieties, including sinensis, used to make a tea available to all visitors.
Second is the Soutomaior Castle, with its series of gardens named after women. Finally, the Pazo de Rubiáns, whose gardens were created in the 17th century and where more than 800 camellia varieties share space with magnolias, cryptomerias and araucarias.
Lighthouses Route
After delighting your spirit with the beautiful camellias, the tourist trains of Galicia take you to the northernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, Estaca de Bares. Along the way you'll see the region's coast, its cliffs and even Europe's highest cliff, Vixía Herbeira.
As on the previous route, nature in its mysterious and peaceful splendour is the star. The landscapes that seem to change through the train windows are a breathtaking beauty you'll remember for life.
Estrella Museum and A Coruña 1906 Route
On the tourist trains of Galicia you can travel in time, in a figurative way: you'll see what the city looked like in 1906. This unusual trip is actually a tribute to one of the most famous breweries — Estrella Galicia.
You'll walk through its MEGA museum and lose yourself in its huge facilities. By late afternoon, following tradition, there's the tasting of beer and other delicious Galician products.
In Abegondo, two key beer-making elements are introduced to the public: the water from the Cecebre reservoir and hops. Hop cultivation is being recovered in the As Mariñas region, with enough supply for preparation and demonstrations.
Ribeira Sacra Wine Route
The destination of this train is the Ribeira Sacra. Along the way you'll travel through vineyards aboard the motorised Aba Sacra train. The visitors' favourite moment is the tasting at the Regina Viarum winery, right at the viewpoint over the Sil river.
In Monforte de Lemos the wine-growing knowledge continues, and after a generous meal everyone boards a catamaran for a cruise on the Sil river. Beyond the spectacular canyon, you can visit the San Pedro de Rocas monastery, one of the oldest in Galicia.
Rías Baixas Wine Route
Given the importance of wine in Europe and Spain, several tourist trains of Galicia take you to the places where this drink is born. This route runs to the O Salnés region, a sub-zone of the Rías Baixas Designation of Origin.
Along the way you'll enjoy the beautiful Arousa estuary before visiting the Pazo Baión winery. In the late afternoon, a boat ride along the Vigo estuary tells the story of troubadours and battles of past centuries.
These are only some of the tourist trains of Galicia. To explore more options, contact a tourism agency that can provide information and ease your booking.
