Kampaoh Bayona Playa

As lovely as it is, there’s more to this stretch of coastline than your local beach. A walk along the coast around Baiona is a good way to get your bearing, taking you past several viewpoints and historic spots like the Ermita de Santa Marta and the Castelo de Monterreal. Elsewhere along the coast, you might like to visit the sheltered sands of Praia América (five minutes’ drive), the Carabela Pinta replica ship or the intriguing architecture of the Templo Votivo do Mar (both 10 minutes). And of course there’s the lovely seaside city of Vigo (half an hour’s drive), for a wander through the Old Town, a museum visit or two, or a boat trip to the stunning Cíes Islands. Turning inland, the Río Baíña riverside walk is a nice way to take in some of the scenery, or you can saddle up for a horseback outing nearby (both five minutes). A climb up Monte do Alba (20 minutes) to the chapel at the top brings rewards of excellent countryside and coast views.