10 getaways through Galicia to do as a couple

1. Visit the end of the world as a couple

Coast of Death It is always a good option to visit as a couple. The vision of this cut coast full of cliffs, capes, lighthouses and wild beaches It is one of the most romantic pictures you can imagine.

As a base for a getaway Coast of Death no place better than Fisterrawhere the Romans located the known “end of the world”, a town with a seafaring essence where you can eat luxuriously and sleep in one of the most charming accommodations in the area: the Fisterra cabins. These idyllic cabins offer complete quality equipment, with a jacuzzi, massages, breakfasts and meals and numerous activities to enjoy as a couple, as well as impressive views of the beach.

Diving, cruises along the estuary and other more relaxing plans such as Pilates and yoga await you at this reference establishment in Costa da Morte.

2. Sleep in a castle

Can you think of a more romantic plan to do as a couple that sleep in a castle? Well, in Galicia it is possible. He Parador Castillo de Monterreilocated in the Ourense town of Verín, offers twelve rooms in the same rooms as the aold fortress of the s. XIVin addition to the adjacent parador.

With all the services, bar, garden and terrace, the night views overlooking Verín are a spectacle to enjoy in good company. Don’t forget to visit the town of Verín nor to enjoy a delicious octopus at fair at the Octopus House.

3. Relax in a spa

Another of the most popular plans to do as a couple is relax in a thermal complex, spa or spa. And currently there is a thermalism boom in Galicia, one of the areas in Europe with the highest concentration of these waters, and has become another tourist option. Along with the hot springs and spas, other options for using the water for relaxation and disconnection have emerged: the “spas”, where the water is artificially heated and where hydrotherapy treatments are offered. At your side, thalassotherapywith sea water that is also heated by artificial means to offer new wellness experiences.

There is a lot to choose from, so we suggest you read this article about thermalism in Galiciawhere you will find the best spas, hot springs and spas for a romantic getaway as a couple in our community.

4. Glamping in Ons watching the stars

For the most adventurous coupleshow about a stay on an island in mode “glamping”? The Ons Island is a pioneer in Galicia in offering this type of luxury camping, in cabins or tents according to your choice, in which you and your partner will have all the services, including a private bathroom.

The nights in Ons allow gaze at the stars in one of the skies with the least light pollution in Galicia. To this stellar plan you can add hiking trails to enjoy nature and bird watching, in addition to taking a bath in some of its nice beaches that they have little to envy of their neighbors Cies Island.

5. Sleep in an old pilgrim hospital

Whether under the sun or when rain threatens, Santiago de Compostela It is one of the most romantic cities in Galicia, with its cobbled streets and its beautiful historic center full of history.

There is no better plan in the destination city of the Camino than to sleep next to its centenary cathedral, on the Costa do Cristo, next to the Praza do Obradoiro itself and in one of the most emblematic accommodations in the city. Former pilgrim hospital built at the beginning of the s. XVI, the Hostal dos Reis Católicos Today it works as a luxury inn, with careful period decoration and unbeatable hospitality service.

6. Visit the Gardens of Pazo de Oca

Following in the footsteps of the Camellia RouteWe can’t think of a better visit to do as a couple than a walk through the Gardens of Pazo de Ocain A Estrada.

If this Baroque mansion, known as the Galician Versailles or the Generalife of the Northit is one of the most beautiful in Galicia, Its well-kept gardens are a true ode to beauty. In them you will find bucolic fountains and the oldest and tallest camellia trees in Europe, which can reach 8 meters in height. And also a great pond with ducks and swans, which add a romantic touch to the tour. If you want to continue with a route of country houses, a few kilometers away is the Pazo de Rivadullawith more jungle-like gardens than the previous one.

7. Tour Ribeira Sacra in a motorhome

If your option as a couple is to take a road trip, change the car for a motorhome and set off to explore Galicia on four wheels. Traveling in a motorhome means living together for 24 hours as a couple, carrying the house with all the services and, above all, stopping wherever you want.

Imagine sleeping next to the sea, with views of cliffs or in the middle of a natural setting away from noise and pollution. Ribeira Sacrathe Rías Baixas wave Artabra Coast They are perfect areas to travel by motorhome through Galicia in the best company: your partner.

8. Lose yourself as a couple in the middle of nature

If you want to disconnect from urban life and Enjoy the peace and tranquility of natural spaces with your partnernothing better than letting yourself fall by The Galician Ancares or by Or Courel. They are two of the most incredible mountainous areas of Galiciawhere you will look into the ancestral traditions that are still maintained in its villages and its leafy paths where only silence is heard.

In many of these towns there is no coverage, so turn off your cell phone, stay in a rural house isolated from everything and recover the pleasure of intimacy as a couple.

9. Enjoy a seafood platter in the Rías Baixas

The Galician Rías Baixas They are one of the best areas of Galicia to savor traditional Galician cuisine, especially those based on seafood. From Wallsin the highest of the Rías Baixas, until To Guarda with its emblematic lobster, The catalog of quality restaurants, many with Michelin stars, is infinite.

If you are thinking about a good seafood platter with your partner, we suggest O Grove with the prestigious Culler de Pau or the Taberna Lavandeiro, a specialist in seafood platters with which to surprise your partner.