Kampaoh Rianxo

Beach time is a definite here – and there’s plenty of choice too. As well as the cove just by the site, you can also easily get to the longer sands of Praia de Tanxil (20 minutes’ walk) or the sheltered coves of Praia do Porrón (10 minutes) and Praia do Lodeiro (half an hour). For this last, you can take a short detour to see some ancient petroglyphs along the way. A little further out along the peninsula, there are more seaside walks and places to seek out including the natural pools of the Río Pedras and the Dolmen de Axeitos (both half an hour’s drive). Around the other side of the estuary, Vilanova de Arousa (40 minutes) has various watersports and boat trips, and you can drive over to the island of Arousa. There are several wineries along the route to the town, so you may like to stop by for a sample. Fancy a city stroll? Santiago de Compostela (40 minutes) makes a great day out, with a UNESCO-listed Old Town, a famed cathedral, an excellent contemporary art museum and lots of tasty treats at the central market.