Kampaoh Río Arousa Playa

The beach by the site may well occupy a fair chunk of your time, but it’s far from the only stretch of sand around here. If you’d like to expand your coastal horizons, hit the long beach in A Pobra do Caramiñal (five minutes’ drive), set off for a surf lesson in Ribeira (10 minutes) or just head out on foot to find one of the coves within a short walk – perhaps Playa de Niñeiriños or Praia da Laxe. This area also lends itself well to coastal hikes, whether you’d like to scramble through the sands at Dunas de Corrubedo (20 minutes), look out for historic sites like the Dolmen de Axeitos (15 minutes) or climb up to local viewpoints for excellent vistas and then take a dip in the Río Pedras natural pools (15 minutes). Or how about a city day for a real change of scenery? Santiago de Compostela (50 minutes) is a lovely place for a wander, with some stunning architecture – notably in the cathedral and grand plazas. There are some great museums here too, plus some tempting places to eat.