Day trips from Santiago de Compostela
5 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Santiago de Compostela, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
60 km01 · Nature spotCape FinisterreA lighthouse on a cape once thought to be the end of the world.
Buses run from Santiago de Compostela, about 2 to 3 hours.
80 km02 · Nature spotCíes IslandsWild islands with white sand and clear water off the Galician coast.
Boats sail from Vigo, Cangas and Baiona in the season, after you get a free permit online.
95 km03 · Nature spotRibeira SacraSteep river canyons lined with terraced vineyards in Galicia.
Easiest by car from Ourense or Lugo.
130 km04 · Nature spot · PortugalPeneda-GerêsPortugal's only national park: granite mountains, waterfalls and wild horses.
Easiest by car from Braga, about an hour.
135 km05 · Nature spotPlaya de las CatedralesGiant rock arches on a Galician beach, walkable only at low tide.
Easiest by car, about 10 km west of Ribadeo.Questions
Day trips from Santiago de Compostela: good to know
What are the best day trips from Santiago de Compostela?
Our favourite hidden places near Santiago de Compostela are Cape Finisterre (60 km), Cíes Islands (80 km), Ribeira Sacra (95 km) and Peneda-Gerês (130 km). All 5 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Santiago de Compostela?
All of them are within about 150 km of Santiago de Compostela in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.