Traveling for 12 days with the family to Galicia and Cantabria (Part 1)

Travelling for 12 days with the family to Galicia and Cantabria is always a good idea. This trip was our second time in  Galicia . This time it was very different, not only because we were 4 people, but also because on this trip we went to the northern part of Galicia , the Costa da Morte . I don’t know what it is about the Galician lands that makes you always want to come back.  They call it homesickness …

FIRST STOP, ZAMORA

We had to make a stop on the way there, Valencia – Galicia is the longest trip from the terreta (more than 1,000 km) or what is a little more than 10 hours by car, too much for 2 Vikings aged 8 and 10, so the excuse was perfect to stop and spend the night in Zamora which is a little more than halfway (about 7 hours from Valencia and 3 and a bit from Galicia) and thus take advantage of the opportunity to get to know the city.

Although I have to say that August is not exactly the best month to visit Zamora  with its 40º in the shade, we really liked the entire old town of Zamora (all pedestrian areas), the castle area and its surrounding garden areas, the whole city is very clean, well-kept and the square is full of bars and restaurants with outdoor terraces to enjoy the local cuisine.

SECOND STOP, VIMIANZO (OUR ACCOMMODATION FOR 3 DAYS)

If you follow the blog, you will know that the Family Travel category is undoubtedly the most active. We are restless on our trips and we never stop, so the idea was to stop at various accommodations to see as much as possible.

The first few nights we stayed in Vimianzo , to see the coast of Muxía , Camariñas , Laxe … and as expected, Galicia welcomed us with a very varied climate, first sunny, then cold, then sunny again, then it rained, then cold again… we knew what we were getting into, so we went prepared.

Lourido Beach is one of our favourites. The weather was nice on the first day. We took a walk along the beaches, like this beautiful little cove in Lourido . We also went to the fishing port of Camariñas , where we were all amazed at how the fishing boats pulled out the octopus and nets full of fish to take to the market.

Another little town that you can’t miss is Muxía , a beautiful coastal town with a tongue of cascading stones that lead brutally to the sea.

We were walking around the rocky area looking for crabs and sea creatures.

One of the beaches that we loved was Nemiña beach , here the weather turned completely and it started to rain the typical Galician drizzle , it also started to get a little cold, nothing that can’t be solved with some sweatshirts and raincoats!

We took a walk along the beach, which was great because the weather was a bit strange and there was no one on the beach and we had it to ourselves. It was wonderful to enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Costa Da Morte.

We travelled along the coast from one beach to another, seeing and enjoying the whole area of ​​Cosa Da Morte which is absolutely spectacular. We saw granaries wherever we went and between beaches we made stops to indulge in octopus, Albariño and scallops, not to mention the famous and delicious Padrón peppers,  MADREDELAMORHERMOSO as they eat in Galicia … without a doubt Galician gastronomy is in another league.

Between tapas and tapas we went to the Camariñas Lighthouse , with a winter wind and cold we got out of the car like brave people, splashing all the water on our faces to see the Cantabrian Sea in all its splendor, with huge and super wild waves.

One of the most spectacular beaches was Carnota beach . Although we were unable to swim on the day we left, we took a very long walk barefoot while the Vikings played running in the sand.

After the walk and already at night we went to see Muros , it was right next door and although it started to rain just as we were walking we really liked its streets and the little town, with its amazing arches and super pretty houses, without a doubt one of the prettiest towns in the Galician area .

BURELA, THIRD ACCOMMODATION

After 3 days along the coast of Muxía and its surroundings, our accommodation in Vimianzo came to an end… we packed our things and headed north, specifically our accommodation (also for 3 days) was in Burela , a perfect location for going to the beach of the Cathedrals , just over 15 minutes from Burela .

We got up early and made the most of the day (of course) until we reached Burela , we visited the Vimianzo castle , and thank goodness, because we loved it! A beautiful medieval castle with artisans who made lace right there in full view of everyone, there was a small market with stalls where you could buy local crafts, it was a pleasure to walk around the Vimianzo castle .

Laxe was a must-see. We took a walk around the town, which we really liked. We were captivated by the cobbled houses and narrow streets. We tried to go for a swim in the beautiful beach of Laxe , but without much success, because if there is one thing that characterises Galicia , it is its frozen waters!

The Vikings tried but no way, they weren’t able to… it was too much too early.

We continued our route towards Burela , stopping at the paradisiacal beaches of Galicia . The Vikings bathed while we enjoyed the scenery and strolled along the beach. Until now, I was not able to go into any of the beaches more than waist deep.

One of the beaches that the Vikings enjoyed the most was Razo beach  , huge and beautiful! While we were here in Valencia and before travelling to Galicia we bought a bodyboard so that the kids could have a great time with the Galician waves . What a game the board provided! And not just for them, but for the whole family…

We were at this beach until very late, it was a spectacular day of sun and heat, they were in the water until after 9 at night, to see who dared to get them out of there with how much fun they were having with the bodyboard .

This is the first part of our holiday in Galicia with children. The trip had a lot to offer, including the world-famous Las Catedrales beach , which deserves a post of its own.

Tell me, did you like the post? Do you know Galicia and the area where we were? I’ll read you in the comments!