Slow Autumn in Northern Galicia

Northern Galicia is one of the most interesting areas for tourism in this part of the world. Especially now, the "slow autumn" alternative has created new proposals for tourists looking for a more viable, sustainable, environmentally friendly way to travel.

What does the "slow autumn" involve?

Slow autumn is an initiative launched in northern Galicia by the associations of municipalities of A Mariña Lucense and Ferrolterra, since 2015. It's an excellent way to highlight local customs and generate new sustainable tourism alternatives.

This type of sustainable tourism involves 52 accommodations — 24 from Ferrolterra Rías Altas and 28 from A Mariña Lucense. This year, slow autumn ran from 22 October to 12 November.

The slow autumn itinerary included:

• 22 October — visit to the old town of Cedeira.
• 28–30 October — creative photography workshop in Barreiros.
• 29 October — visit to the Sor river between the landscapes of A Coruña and Lugo.
• 4–6 November — personal development programme in Barreiros.
• 5 November — horseback route along the Sor.
• 12 November — gastronomic walk in Fragas do Eume.

At the end of the itinerary, a visit was made to Caaveiro Monastery, with a dreamlike ethnographic setting that charmed every participant.

All activities were financed through the Sustainable Tourism Plan of A Mariña Lucense, plus the association of municipalities and the State Secretariat.

Northern Galicia, an excellent landscape for tourism

Northern Galicia provides incredible, unforgettable memories. Touring this area is something you'll truly enjoy.

Several agencies and companies specialise in tours offering fun, history and culture.

Enjoying Galicia's landscapes will leave you in awe. Even though the slow autumn experience for this year has passed, there are still great opportunities to tour Galicia.

Will slow autumn happen again?

Slow autumn has been recurring since 2015 and is likely to be organised again in 2023. As long as it continues to be well received, it will keep being organised.

More and more people are betting on sustainable tourism in northern Galicia, as it's one of the most conserved areas in the country and one that attracts visitors all year round.

Advantages of tourism in northern Galicia

You'll enjoy several advantages:

You'll know preserved territories

Galicia is very well cared for by its residents and by tourism organisers. You'll have unforgettable memories.

You'll know monuments and historic old towns

The most striking thing about Galicia are its historic old towns. By visiting northern Galicia, you'll also see all kinds of historic centres, museums and monuments of social interest.