Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Galicia, Spain

1. 5.0 Igrexa de Santa Comba de Bande (52 reviews)
   - Visigotic Church
   Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Impressive. Probably one of the most, if not the most, ancient churches in Spain. There is a local volunteer that opens the Church when you call him by phone. The phone number is clearly indicated at the entrance. Not to be missed. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Palloza Museo Casa do Sesto (49 reviews)
   - Imprescindible
   Wednesday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Rides & Activities • History Museums
   
   
   Historia, artesanía e amabilidade. Para coñecer un pedaciño da historia do Piornedo, un estilo de vida único. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Santuario de Nuestra Senora de Las Ermitas (47 reviews)
   - Sanctuary impressive
   Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Sanctuary with baroque features on granite rocks. You can see the Bibei river and the vineyards of Valdeorras. And to spend the night the Hotel Malecon de O Barco de Valdeorras. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Espazo Caritel (45 reviews)
   - Un paraíso en S.Martiño de Foz en Lugo, "Espazo Cartel"
   Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Gardens
   
   
   Visit the artist temporary exhibition at his atelier as well as his botanical garden. Contacten previamente para grupos ou persoas interesadas en visitas fora do horario establecido. Contacten previamente en caso de grupos o persoas interesadas en visitas fuera del horario establecido. Grupos concertados/oferta educativa: 2€ (mínimo 12 personas) See more..
   
5. 5.0 Cascada de Auga Caida (41 reviews)
   - Si te gusta el senderismo no dejes de ir
   Waterfalls
   
   
   Nos lo indicaron en el hotel y nos gustó mucho, está un poco complicado llegar, ya que el GPS se pierde, pero la gente del lugar nos indicaron cómo llegar.
   Merece la pena bajar y el esfuerzo no es tanto See more..
   
6. 4.5 Parque do Mino (99 reviews)
   - Precioso parque a 10 minutos del centro de Lugo
   Parks
   
   
   Parque para pasear, hacer deporte o simplemente contemplar la naturaleza, en Otoño es espectacular ver los colores y las alfombras de hojas. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Claustro de San Francisco (93 reviews)
   - Very nice cloister
   Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Claustro de San Francisco is the cloister of a monastery and it is located in Ourense, in Galicia Region, in the North of Spain. The cloister was built in a Gothic style during 14th Century, but it has different utilities after confiscation of Mendizabal in 1835. It has some very nice chapiters surrounding the inner part of the cloister, and you can walk in the corridors. Very nice place. (See also Catedral de Ourense, Ponte Romana, Plaza Mayor, Puente del Milenio, Pórtico del Paraiso, Iglesia de Santa Eufemia and Museo Arqueoloxico Provincial de Ourense) See more..
   
8. 4.5 Via Romana Adegas e Vinedos (89 reviews)
   - Quality Visit
   Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 3:15 PM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards
   
   
   Went with friends for a guided tour and found this to be our most favourite bodega. The site of the bodega gives wondeful views of the river. The staff, represented by Toni were very friendly and knowledgable. We had no problem purchasing their wines after an excekllent wine tasting experience. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Aquis Querquennis (89 reviews)
   - Roman Camp
   Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Very well preserved Roman Camp close to the river Limia. Free for visiting. You can walk inside Nd visit the Centurion's home, soldiers barracks, a hospital and the warehouses. See more..
   
10. 4.5 Castro de Viladonga (88 reviews)
    - Interesting for a visit
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
    
    
    It was a very interesting visit the ruins are well preserved. The surrounding areas are beautiful, the views spectacular. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Cova Beach (81 reviews)
    - Magico pero no es orense
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches
    
    
    Es una playa preciosa pero no esta en orense; pertenece a Escairon o O Saviñao provincia de Luego cerca de las bodegas abadía da Cova See more..
    
12. 4.5 Pallozas (81 reviews)
    - Quaint Celtic Huts
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    It was a nice surprise to find these quaint Celtic huts in O Cebreiro. One is open to visit and gives you a glimpse at life over a millennium ago. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Puente Romano (76 reviews)
    - Relaxing week
    Bridges
    
    
    We visited this beautiful town where you can get quality time together with great food and leasure activities to do See more..
    
14. 4.5 Cascada A Seimeira de Vilagocende (74 reviews)
    - Good place
    Spent 1-2 hours Waterfalls
    
    
    The waterfall has 50 m long. It is beautiful and easy to reach. The path is well indicated. Any person can do it See more..
    
15. 4.5 Puente del Milenio (74 reviews)
    - Very interesting contemporary bridge
    Bridges
    
    
    Puente del Milenio is a Contemporary bridge built by the very well-known architect Santiago Calatrava and it is located in Ourense, in Galicia Region, in the North of Spain. It is a very beautiful bridge, where you can walk in some levels thanks to the very nice stairs. From here you can see very beautiful views of the river, the old town, the full city and other bridges. Very interesting architecture and very beautiful place. (See also Catedral de Ourense, Ponte Romana, Plaza Mayor, Claustro de San Francisco, Pórtico del Paraiso, Iglesia de Santa Eufemia and Museo Arqueoloxico Provincial de Ourense) See more..
    
16. 4.5 Bodega Ronsel do Sil (70 reviews)
    - Super Weine aus Bioanbau
    Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards
    
    
    This is a wine cellar restored an old place, which produces high quality wines within the O.D. Ribeira Sacra. In a corner of the Ribeira Sacra, where nature surprises us at every step, it is Ronsel do Sil, near the Parador de Santo Estevo and the Monastery of Santa Cristina, combines tourism with architecture, landscape and oenology. "Ronsel" means "wake groove that leaves a boat when navigating through the water." Ronsel do Sil aims to make his mark of passion and respect for sustainable landscape and wine culture in the Ribeira Sacra. Guided tours of the vineyard and the winery visits are made, explaining the process of making wine, with tastings of wines. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Monasterio de San Salvador (67 reviews)
    - Celanova
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Beautiful town in Galicia. Rich in history and very romantic. Enjoy the tapas until midnight sitting outside the bars. See more..
    
18. 4.5 Iglesia de San Salvador de Vilar de Donas (62 reviews)
    - Not to be Missed
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Beautiful church that should not be missed. A docent welcomed all who stopped in and told the history of the church and described the frescos. See more..
    
19. 4.5 Finca Galea (62 reviews)
    - Un sitio mágico con una persona única
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    Casa-hotel rural con encanto. Visitas guiadas a la finca, museo etnografico. actividades para grupos. See more..
    
20. 4.5 Pozas de Melon (49 reviews)
    - Hidden gem... but crowded
    Bodies of Water • Hiking Trails • Waterfalls
    
    
    Hidden under a highway, mostly known and visited by locals this site has several ponds with falling natural water and nice platform rocks to lay there, sunbathing. It was a bit crowded and noisy when we visited and the water is freezing? See more..
    
21. 4.5 Playa Caolín (47 reviews)
    - Awesome!
    Beaches
    
    
    Really small but very cute. The sand is very white, the water is not that cold and no waves. Very clean, with showers and even in July not that much people were here. Virtually we had the beach to ourselves!! See more..
    
22. 4.5 Monasterio de San Esteban de Ribas de Sil (46 reviews)
    - Very nice old monastery reconverted in a hotel
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Monasterio de San Esteban de Ribas de Sil is a well preserved old monastery, which have been reconverted in a hotel (included in Paradores Nacionales) and it is located in the Canyon of Sil River Region, in Ourense Province, in Galicia. Really the building is big and very nice and you can walk around cloisters and some rooms opened to the public. Also, we went to the bar to drink a glass of local red wine. It is a very nice place to walk, relax and enjoy with surroundings. (See also Monasterio de San Pedro de Rocas and Canon del Sil) See more..
    
23. 4.5 Castro de San Ciprian de Las (36 reviews)
    - Muy recomendable
    Ancient Ruins
    
    
    Nosotros asistimos a la visita guiada y merece mucho la pena. Es entretenida y muy ilustrativa. Se puede reservar plaza antes de ir. Los horarios son muy amplios y cómodos. See more..
    
24. 4.5 Parque Arqueoloxico Da Cultura Castrexa (34 reviews)
    - Preserved Archealogical hillside
    Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    Parque Arqueoloxico Da Cultura Castrexa located in Ourense Northern Spain ismvery close to the Portuguese border. This archaeological hillside town is amazing. It spans the hillside amd we were able to view it no charge with free parking. See more..
    

What's a Hidden gem?

We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.