Sunset over the Cíes Islands, Rías Baixas
Rías Baixas and Atlantic Islands National Park
Cíes Islands, Ría de Vigo and Ría de Arousa: we walk Atlantic Galicia where the land surrenders to the sea. Seven days to discover the most spectacular coastline of the Rías Baixas, following cliffs, wild beaches and native forests — but we don’t just come to walk: we’ll make a true immersion into Galician culture, getting to know its food, its traditional music and its history through the people who live there.
🏔️ ENRITERRA logistics support
Professional and interpretive guiding throughout the trip, and all the logistics support you need for anything that comes up, coordinated with the best local collaborators in the area.
What makes this route special
- The Cíes Islands, within Galicia’s Atlantic Islands Maritime-Terrestrial National Park.
- An interpretive boat trip along the Ría de Vigo, with views into the seabed.
- The Castro de Baroña, one of the most important Iron Age hillfort sites in Galicia.
- A talk with a university philology professor on the history of Galicia.
- A traditional Galician dance workshop with one of the best teachers in the country.
- A gastronomic immersion in Vigo’s Casco Vello, guided by a guide who currently lives there.
- Two final nights at a rural lodge, to connect with nature and slow down before heading home.
Fact sheet
| Dates | May group: May 2–8, 2027 · July group: July 5–11, 2027 |
| Duration | 7 days / 6 nights |
| Start and end | Vigo Airport |
| Total distance | ~70 km across 6 hiking days |
| Elevation gain | Does not exceed 500 m per stage |
| Difficulty | 2/6 · Easy-ModerateYou’ll need good physical fitness and experience on routes with a distance and elevation gain similar to those on this trek. |
| Meeting point | Vigo Airport (transfer included) |
Trip organized for a group of between 8 and 12 people, to take care of the experience, the pace and the attention to each person.
Day by day (May group)
Day 1 — Arrival, Monte Galiñeiro and Vigo
Pick-up at Vigo airport. We start with a route up Monte Galiñeiro, one of the most spectacular natural viewpoints in the Rías Baixas, with unique granite formations and views reaching as far as the Cíes Islands. Next, a meeting with a university philology professor who will tell us about the history of Galicia.
Arrival at the hotel, next to Vigo’s old town, where we’ll spend the first 4 nights. Vigo is well worth discovering at a relaxed pace: the Casco Vello, with its life and its cultural and gastronomic offer, is one of the most authentic corners of the city, besides being very easy to get around logistically. Our guide currently lives in Vigo, so they’ll be able to show you the city and its restaurants almost like a local.
Day 2 — Cíes Islands
We take a boat from the port of Vigo to the Cíes Islands, within Galicia’s Atlantic Islands Maritime-Terrestrial National Park. A route through one of the best-preserved natural areas on the European Atlantic coast.
The sooner you book, the better, to guarantee your place on this route.
Day 3 — Pozas de Mougas and boat trip along the Ría de Vigo
A route through one of the most unique spots of the Costa da Vela: the Pozas de Mougas, natural pools carved into the rock by the sea, surrounded by curros (traditional stone enclosures) and native forest.
Next, an interpretive boat trip along the Ría de Vigo, with views into the seabed and the seafaring tradition of the ría.
Day 4 — Budiño and traditional dance workshop
A route through Budiño, known for its rock walls and well-preserved native forests. In the afternoon, a traditional Galician dance workshop with one of the best teachers in all of Galicia. Last night in Vigo.
Day 5 — Ría de Arousa
A packed day: we travel to the Ría de Arousa for a first flat trek around the Isla de Arousa (4.8 km). Then we visit the Castro de Baroña, one of the most important Iron Age hillfort sites in Galicia (5.7 km, 170 m of elevation gain), passing by a spectacular beach along the way. If time allows, we’ll also stop by the Corrubedo Dunes Natural Park.
Arrival at the rural lodge, where we’ll spend the last two nights. A deliberate change of pace: a much calmer setting to connect with nature and slow down before wrapping up the trip.
Day 6 — Praia de Barra and Cabo Home
We set off from the Praia de Barra (one of the best-known naturist beaches in Galicia) and walk to Donón and then on to Cabo Home, passing the Playa de Melide, a true hidden treasure. A day to rest and enjoy the beaches if the weather allows.
Day 7 — Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Vigo airport.
🔄 July group — differences from the May group
- Day 1: a short walk around Monte Saians (instead of Galiñeiro) + talk with the philology professor.
- Day 7: we do Monte Galiñeiro before the transfer to the airport (instead of on day 1).
- Days 2 to 6: identical to the May group.
Seven days across the Galicia that always looks out to sea: islands, rías, hillforts and wild beaches, combined with food, music and the voice of the people who live there.
Route map
Ría de Vigo, Ría de Aldán, Ría de Arousa, native forests and inland peaks with panoramic views over the rías. We’ll start in the city of Vigo and finish at a rural lodge.
What to bring
- Small daypack (approx. 20–30 L)
- Comfortable, worn-in trekking boots or shoes
- Layered technical clothing: technical t-shirt, fleece, and a waterproof/windproof outer layer
- Swimsuit and towel, for the Cíes Islands, Praia de Barra and Playa de Melide
- Recommended: telescopic trekking poles, and don’t carry more than 10% of your body weight in your pack.
- Hat, sunglasses and high-protection sunscreen
- Water (minimum 1.5 L) and energy food for each stage
- Comfortable clothes for the traditional dance workshop
Closer to the departure dates we’ll send you a more detailed list, adjusted to the weather forecast at the time.
Price
- Pre-book with no payment (2 minutes)
- We check your level and confirm your place as soon as possible
- You pay a €100 deposit to secure your place; the rest, 30 days before departure
✅ Includes — ENRITERRA Services (€300/person)
- Professional and interpretive guiding throughout the trip
- Full logistics support (coordination of lodging, transport and activities)
- Accident insurance
Book your place with €100 by bank transfer. The remaining €200 is paid in cash on arrival, or by transfer the week before the trip starts.
✅ Includes — Local providers (€775/person)
- 6 nights’ accommodation + breakfasts
- Transfers to and from Vigo airport
- All the transport within Galicia needed for the activities
- Boat transport to the Cíes Islands
- Traditional Galician dance workshop
- Talk with a university philology professor on the history of Galicia
- Interpretive boat trip along the Ría de Vigo
No profit for Enriterra — amount to be paid in cash directly to Galicia’s local providers.
❌ Not included
- Flights (see the recommended options and the support we offer below)
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners (except where explicitly stated in the itinerary)
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Any service not explicitly specified in this itinerary
✈️ Flight options
This is our flight recommendation: at the time of searching, these were the best options available, both for price (Enriterra’s own prior comparison work) and for schedule convenience.
May departure (May 2 to 8, 2027)
| Outbound | Sunday May 2 — Vueling VY1268 — Barcelona (BCN) 7:30 → Vigo (VGO) 9:20 (direct, 1h 50min) |
| Return | Saturday May 8 — Vueling VY1269 — Vigo (VGO) 11:05 → Barcelona (BCN) 12:50 (direct, 1h 45min) |
July departure (July 5 to 11, 2027)
| Outbound | Monday July 5 — Vueling VY1270 — Barcelona (BCN) 14:00 → Vigo (VGO) 15:50 (direct, 1h 50min) |
| Return | Sunday July 11 — Vueling VY1271 — Vigo (VGO) 16:30 → Barcelona (BCN) 18:10 (direct, 1h 40min) |
Transfers to and from Vigo airport are included and arranged with our partner transport company. If you’re coming from somewhere else (another city, by car, etc.), get in touch with us before booking so we can work out the best way for you to get there.
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📝 Pre-book your place (no payment)
So the whole group is comfortable, we check each person’s level before confirming their place. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
If several of you are coming, answer for the least experienced person in the group.