Playa de las Catedrales, Spain

Playa de las Catedrales

Giant rock arches on a Galician beach, walkable only at low tide.

  • Jun–Sep
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Playa de las Catedrales

Day 1

  1. MorningCheck the tide table and walk the beach at low tide; a free permit is needed in summer.
  2. AfternoonWalk under the giant rock arches and through the sea caves.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Ribadeo.

Day 2

Visit the Asturian fishing village of Luarca.

What to eat

Galician octopus, pulpo a feira.

Local tips

Make the most of Playa de las Catedrales

Beat the crowds

At Easter and in summer, a free online permit is needed to walk on the beach. Book ahead.

Best photo spot

The giant rock arches at low tide, with sunlight coming through them.

Getting there

Easiest by car, about 10 km west of Ribadeo.

Don't miss nearby

Ribadeo and the coast of western Asturias.

Good to know

Check the tide tables: you can only walk the beach for a few hours around low tide. At high tide, see the arches from the clifftop path.

Plan your visit

Getting to Playa de las Catedrales

Getting there

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeJun–Sep
TypeNature spot
Good forNature, Coast
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Playa de las Catedrales: good to know

Is Playa de las Catedrales worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and the coast. Giant rock arches on a Galician beach, walkable only at low tide.

How many days do you need in Playa de las Catedrales?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Playa de las Catedrales?

The best time to visit is Jun to Sep. At Easter and in summer, a free online permit is needed to walk on the beach. Book ahead.

How do you get to Playa de las Catedrales?

The nearest airport is Asturias Airport (OVD), about 90 km away. Easiest by car, about 10 km west of Ribadeo.

What is there to see near Playa de las Catedrales?

Nearby hidden places include Oviedo (108 km), Las Médulas (126 km) and Ribeira Sacra (133 km).

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