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North of the North

Tourism Slow the North of Galicia
SLOW TOURISM NORTHERN GALICIA

Experience the North of the North

Experience the North of the North, a magical place where the Atlantic and Cantabrian seas meet, where you can discover the hidden corners of northern Galicia and feel the calm of a land where time seems to stand still.

Slow Tourism Northern Galicia offers you the chance to enjoy an unspoiled territory, free from mass tourism, with a rugged coastline and numerous protected natural areas… and a pace of life worth reclaiming one marked only by your biological clock where you can experience a different way of traveling: wandering, savoring every sensation, and learning or relearning how to enjoy life in another way. A sustainable journey, a conscious journey, where you interact with local culture, taste regional products, and engage in nature activities. Few places can offer natural spectacles as beautiful as those you will find here.

Take a walk alongside some of Europe’s highest cliffs and explore parts of the Río Eo, Oscos and Terras de Bourón Biosphere Reserves, as well as the Terras del Miño and the best-preserved Atlantic riparian forests in Europe, the Fragas do Eume. Silently explore the Ría de O Barqueiro, letting the calm be broken only by roe deer, herons, or falcons… stroll along the Eo Greenway and embrace a giant eucalyptus in Souto da Retorta. Enjoy the best views of the northernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, Estaca de Bares (designated a National Natural Site of Interest since 1933), where you can watch migratory birds, and discover the oldest rocks on Earth the eclogites at Cabo Ortegal.

Let yourself be carried away by its history, traveling back to a time when Spain’s oldest cathedral was built and medieval villages and castles were raised; be enchanted by stories and legends that immerse you in a magical destination.

The North of the North is full of natural, historical, and monumental heritage, but also ethnographic heritage and life stories that will immerse you in local culture.

Here you can enjoy views of the meeting of two infinite seas, wide stretches of long, wild sandy beaches for walking, small coves for disconnecting, towering cliffs for observing the vast ocean, hidden natural paradises to lose yourself in, and secret corners to escape the world.

Legend has it that “those who don’t visit San Andrés de Teixido alive will go there dead”, so we know you will come to discover the North of the North sooner or later… We look forward to welcoming you!

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+ gastronomy

Experience the richness and aromas of the local cuisine, where the great variety and quality of our products become a key part of our identity. Taste traditional recipes that showcase the enduring legacy of tradition alongside its respectful evolution towards innovative cooking. We invite you to explore the North of the North, where you’ll find cozy restaurants that base their kitchens on seasonal products, from the most traditional to the most creative. Ask your hosts for their best recommendations on where to eat!
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+ routes to get lost

The North of the North offers countless options for walking, biking, horseback riding, or even canoeing. Traveling these trails lets you connect with the wildest nature. Enjoy spectacular landscapes at a slow pace. Discover paths through unique scenery: towering cliffs, pristine sandy beaches, lush forests, green valleys, and calm rivers. A wild and preserved land, Northern Galicia is a true paradise for nature and sea lovers.
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+ natural heritage

Surround yourself with good company and dreamlike landscapes. Breathe deeply, feel the wind on your face, listen to the waves crashing on the rocks, walk among native trees, let sand fill your shoes, lose yourself on paths at sunset… Northern Galicia and its magical, wild, and protected spaces await you.
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+ activities

Northern Galicia offers many ways to enjoy your leisure time by engaging in nature activities in an incomparable setting. Let your hosts inform and recommend the best activities to do during your stay.
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+ secret corners

Besides well-known tourist spots, Northern Galicia hides countless secret corners unknown to most people. Magical places to rest, enjoy, or simply feel. Secret spots where you can spend a pleasant time, take a stroll, or simply admire the landscape the North of the North offers. Your hosts will reveal these hidden gems, perfect for disconnecting and enjoying the calm of a place where time seems to stop.
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+ local culture

The North of the North is full of natural, historical, and monumental heritage but also ethnographic heritage and life stories that immerse you in the local culture. Take the opportunity to soak up our religious, medieval, industrial, and maritime traditions, as well as our crafts and popular festivals.
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Geodestinations

Northern Galicia is, without a doubt, a unique place made up of the regions of Ferrolterra and A Mariña Lucense. A welcoming land, uncrowded and serene, with an incredible and contrasting landscape of beaches and cliffs, rivers and valleys, small forests and ancient mountains. A place that invites you to enjoy, relax, and live new experiences—always accompanied by the best hosts, who will be happy to welcome you, assist with your stay, and enrich your experience in the region.