✅Ruta Ribeira Sacra and Sarria: Between Vineyards, History and the Way of Saint James Ribeira Sacra and Sarria Route: Between Vineyards, History and the Way of St. James

Explore the Ribeira Sacra and Sarria on an unforgettable tour. Navigate the Miño river through vineyards, enjoy panoramic views, visit the historic Monastery of Samos and walk the Camino de Santiago.
Departure from A Coruña

Explore the Ribeira Sacra and Sarria on a unique tour that combines breathtaking landscapes, history and tradition. Navigate the Miño river among terraced vineyards, visit the millenary Monastery of Samos and walk the Camino de Santiago in Sarria, a key destination for pilgrims.

Detailed itinerary
Departure from A Coruña
We will meet at the Plaza de Pontevedra to travel inland to Galicia, while our tour guide explains the history and charm of the Ribeira Sacra.

⛵ Boat ride on the Miño river.
From the Embarcadero de Belesar, we will sail along the Miño Canyon, surrounded by the characteristic terraced vineyards, an ancestral cultivation technique. We will discover the Ribeira Sacra wine process and its famous heroic viticulture, while enjoying the spectacular scenery.

Ideal moment for photos

Viewpoint of Taboada
From this viewpoint, we will contemplate a panoramic view of the Miño river and its slopes full of vineyards. Here we will learn about local legends and the importance of this ecosystem.

Stop to enjoy and take pictures

️ Visit to the Monastery of Samos
One of the oldest monasteries in Spain, with more than 1,500 years of history. We will explore:
✅ Claustro Grande, one of the largest in Spain.
✅ Baroque church, with its great dome and gilded altarpieces.
✅ Murals by Celso Parada, which narrate the history of the monastery.
Cypress Chapel, a pre-Romanesque jewel in the middle of nature.

Opportunity to capture the beauty of the monastery.

️ Lunch in Alosende.
Break to enjoy the local gastronomy in a traditional Ribeira Sacra restaurant.

Recommended menu:
Ribeira Sacra wine
Galician beef
Empanada and octopus a feira

‍♂️ Sarria and the Way of Saint James
We will explore Sarria, the most popular starting point of the Camino de Santiago, walking through its historic center and visiting emblematic places such as:
✅ Santa Mariña Church, with its impressive neo-Gothic facade.
✅ Torre de los Marqueses, a vestige of a medieval castle.
✅ Section of the Camino de Santiago, to feel the essence of the pilgrimage.

Ideal for photos and enjoying the Jacobean atmosphere.

Return to A Coruña
After a day full of history, landscapes and tradition, we will return to A Coruña enjoying the sunset over the Galician valleys.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.