How many Hiking Villages are there in Galicia?

There are 36 Hiking Villages in Galicia, Spain.

Which are the largest Hiking Villages in Galicia?

The largest Hiking Villages in Galicia by population are: Cedeira (6,547 inhabitants), Cerdedo-Cotobade (5,671 inhabitants), Ponte Caldelas (5,609 inhabitants).

What to do in the Hiking Villages of Galicia?

In the Hiking Villages of Galicia you can enjoy hiking trails and mountain viewpoints, visiting local heritage sites, sampling regional cuisine. Each village has its own character and traditions worth exploring.

Hiking Villages in Galicia

36 villages · 236 - 6,547 inhabitants · Nature 82/100

Hiking Villages in Galicia: key facts

36 villages total
Cedeira (6,547 inh.)
Cerdedo-Cotobade (5,671 inh.)
Ponte Caldelas (5,609 inh.)

Galicia, in northwestern Spain, offers a network of 36 municipalities categorised as 'hiking villages', each providing access to the region's diverse landscapes. These villages, with an average population of 2,076, serve as starting points for exploring coastal paths and inland trails. The altitude varies from sea level to mountainous terrain. Consider Cedeira, in the Ferrol comarca, known for the Acantilados de Herbeira, continental Europe's highest sea cliffs, rising 613 metres above the Atlantic. Alternatively, explore Cerdedo-Cotobade, within the Pontevedra comarca, where the Cascada del Toxa, Galicia's highest waterfall with a 30-metre drop, is a focal point. These rural communities offer more than just trails; they provide insights into Galician culture, from traditional architecture to local gastronomy. The hiking villages initiative promotes sustainable tourism, encouraging visitors to engage with the environment and support local economies. Discover the undiscovered trails and cultural heritage of rural Galicia.

36 villages to explore

About this region

Galicia's hiking villages, spread across various comarcas, present a diverse range of experiences. Malpica de Bergantiños, in the Bergantiños comarca, offers coastal routes and access to the Islas Sisargas, a sanctuary for seabirds, including the Iberian Peninsula's largest colony of European Shags. The local cuisine features 'percebes' (goose barnacles) harvested from the Costa da Morte. Ponte Caldelas, situated in the Pontevedra comarca, provides hiking trails along the Verdugo river and up the surrounding hills, with opportunities to sample 'cocido gallego' in local taverns. Further north, Camariñas, located in the Fisterra comarca on the Costa da Morte, is known for the Faro de Vilán, Spain's first electric lighthouse. The area's maritime history is palpable, and the local seafood, particularly the 'percebes', reflects the region's connection to the Atlantic. Inland, Cerdedo-Cotobade offers routes through wooded areas and along the banks of the Río Toxa, leading to the impressive waterfall. These villages are not merely starting points for hikes; they are integral parts of Galicia's cultural and natural heritage.

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Hiking Villages in Galicia

Hiking Villages in Galicia: key facts

36 villages to explore

Cedeira

Cerdedo-Cotobade

Ponte Caldelas

Malpica de Bergantiños

Camariñas

Fisterra

Forcarei

Quiroga

Becerreá

Viana do Bolo

Covelo

A Lama

San Cristovo de Cea

Antas de Ulla

Monfero

Campo Lameiro

Fornelos de Montes

Riós

Irixoa

A Capela

Esgos

Entrimo

Toques

Navia de Suarna

Dozón

Folgoso do Courel

Beariz

A Veiga

Pedrafita do Cebreiro

Manzaneda

Lobeira

Montederramo

Triacastela

Muras

A Teixeira

Negueira de Muñiz

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