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What you should know before going to Playa de las Catedrales
Cathedral Beach is a must-see destination on your Galician road trip. Here are two interesting facts: access to this beach is by reservation only , and according to a study, it's the most sought-after beach in Spain.
On our motorhome route through Galicia we discover fairytale and pirate towns, beautiful coves, natural parks and charming sites. In addition, we discover Galicia with children, which broadens our gaze and makes us enjoy it 200%.
Stay on our journey through our posts on our blog and start traveling with us to Galicia by camper or motorhome.
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To start ... 3 maxims about Galicia in a motorhome
1 Be responsible in a motorhome: do not overcrowd, you see in low season or in interior parts of Galicia
Before going to Galicia by motorhome you should know that Galicia by motorhome in summer and mainly on the coast is very crowded in recent years. That and that the parking spaces are sometimes very small makes the best time to go to Galicia in a motorhome is always out of high season, that is, outside of July and August, which is when the coastal points are overcrowded above all.
If you're traveling in a motorhome in July and August, here's a recommendation : always stay in campsites or motorhome areas and get around if possible by motorbike or small rental car.
2 Under no circumstances camp, be responsible, wild camping is totally prohibited
Camping is prohibited in all of Spain, but Galicia also has protected natural areas, for which all the more reason we must be the most respectful of the environment.
We know that the vigilance by the civil guard and local police is maximum before the encampments and that they are fined 200 euros for it. So, do not camp and do not spend the night in the forbidden places.
REMEMBER, CAMPING IS OUT OF THE PERIMETER OF YOUR VEHICLE (take out a table and chairs, awning, open windows, spend more than 72 hours in the same place ...).
REMEMBER, CAMPING IS OUTSTANDING THE PERIMETER OF YOUR VEHICLE (taking out a table and chairs, awning, opening windows, spending more than 72 hours in the same place ...). For camping you can go to private areas or campsites.
3 Know a minimum about Galicia. Galicia guide in motorhome
We make it easy for you, here is a small guide to Galicia by motorhome with everything you need to know.
Playa de las Catedrales by motorhome, what to see and do?
Prior reservation (free) to enter the beach
Las Catedrales beach is the tourist name for Aguas Santas beach, located in the Galician municipality of Ribadeo (Lugo province). It is striking for its peculiar rock formations of quartzites and slate that have been eroded by the wind and the Cantabrian Sea over thousands of years.
As it's one of the most beautiful spots in Galicia , it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in recent years. That's why... access is limited. A few years ago, the Galician government (Xunta) decided to restrict access during Holy Week and the summer months.
Where can you manage your free booking? Follow this link…
It's helpful to know that the best time to go down to the beach is during low tide , when you can walk on the sand. To find out the low tide time for the day you want to go, the easiest way is to check the booking website.
What to see in Ribadeo and surroundings
Ribadeo is a beautiful town in the province of Lugo and the starting point for one of the most breathtaking routes in Galicia: the Rías Altas route. When you visit, you can enjoy its charming old town, with notable buildings such as the Torre de los Moreno and the Pazo de Ibáñez, typical examples of "Indianos" architecture that remind us that Ribadeo was once a land of emigrants. A little further from the town center, you can visit the San Damián Fort or Isla Pancha. And… of course, savor the exquisite Galician cuisine : pulpo a feira (Galician-style octopus), lacón con grelos (ham hock with turnip greens), empanadas, seafood…
Park or spend the night on the beach of Las Catedrales
There are several parking lots where overnight stays are allowed, always without camping in them. In one of them the baker even passes by at 9 o'clock and you can buy him pasta and bread.
REMEMBER, CAMPING IS OUTSTANDING THE PERIMETER OF YOUR VEHICLE (taking out a table and chairs, awning, opening windows, spending more than 72 hours in the same place ...). For camping you can go to private areas or campsites.
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