Cathedrals Beach, memories of a getaway in Northen Galicia

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Today, I will write about some more memories of our family trips to let them kept on the blockchain. In the summer of 2010, we went to Galicia in Spain for the first time to visit my sister-in-law. She lives there with her family.

One of the weekends we were there, we decided to make a quick getaway to the North Shore of Galicia with the idea of visiting one of the most visited destinations on the north coast, Cathedrals Beach, or Praia das Catedrais.

I've mentioned this getaway in the past when I wrote my experience of a somewhat terrifying night in what boasted to be the quietest campground in Spain. By the way, we were traveling with three children between 9 and 5 years old ;). But other than that experience at the campsite, the getaway was wonderful, and that's what I'm going to tell you about now, and if you would like to check on my experience at the campsite you can read The quietest campsite, which I never want to go back.

Cathedrals Beach - Praia das Catedrais

This beach is located in the province of Lugo in Galicia and is one of the most visited destinations in northern Galicia. It is in one word, impressive.

Playa_LaCatedrales_Galicia.jpgCathedrals Beach, Galicia

The beach can be visited when the tide is low. But now to visit it, you have to make a booking in advance, but not at that time.

So with low tide, we had the chance to visit it.

Playa_LaCatedrales_Galicia_2.jpgCathedrals Beach, Galicia

The original name of this beach is Playa de Aguas Santas, but its name has changed over time to Cathedrals Beach because the rock formations of the beach are reminiscent of the arches and towers of churches.

Playa_LaCatedrales_Galicia_3.jpgCathedrals Beach, Galicia

Although the tide was low, to walk among some of the huge rock formations and enter in some of the caves, it was needed to dive a little into the sea.

Playa_LaCatedrales_Galicia_4_1.jpgCathedrals Beach, Galicia

In some rocks in the sea, you could see the Barnacles (Percebes) so typical of Galicia.

Percebes_PlayaLasCatedrales.jpgPercebes in Cathedrals Beach

It was difficult to take a picture that did not show a lot of people. At that time, it was not needed to book in advance the visit to the beach, nor was it regulated the number of people who could visit in a day.

It must be amazing to be able to go to that place alone and contemplate those huge rock formations.

Playa_LaCatedrales_Galicia_5.jpgCathedrals Beach, Galicia

Ribadeo

In the afternoon, with much better weather as the sun was out by this time, we spent the time exploring the nearby town of Ribadeo.

PuenteDeLosSantos_Ribadeo1.jpgRibadeo

There, from a viewpoint, we saw the Bridge of Los Santos. A long bridge that crosses the ria of Ribadeo and connects at this point the Communities of Galicia and Cantabria.

PuenteDeLosSantos_Ribadeo2.jpgPuente de Los Santos, Ribadeo

I remember Ribadeo as a very pleasant little town. We spent the afternoon walking through some of its streets and having a coffee or maybe two in some of the coffee shops in the main square.

Ribadeo.jpgRibadeo

In the evening, after dinner and before going back to the terror camp, we went to a concert in one of the squares. I can't remember which band was performing. But that summer, it was a Jacobean year in Galicia, and there were many concerts in parks and squares.

Cape Ortegal

The next morning, after we left the camp, we drove along the northern roads near the coast and came to a small town called Cariño where there was not much to see apart from the beach, but I remember we ate in a restaurant which turned out to be owned by a man who had lived in Venezuela for many years. After a pleasant conversation and a meal, I remember it as great, but of which, unfortunately, I have no photos. We continued along the coast and came to the lighthouse at Cape Ortegal.

CaboOrtegalLighthouse.jpgCape Ortegal Lighthouse

From there, we enjoyed stunning views of the coast and the cliffs.

Cape Ortegal1.jpgThe Coast view from Cape Ortegal

Cape Ortegal2.jpgView from Cape Ortegal

Cedeira

Then we drove along the coast to Cedeira. A beautiful little village. Where the river Condomiñas flows into the sea.

Cedeira_2.jpgCedeira, Galicia / Playa a Magdalena - Cedeira

We got out of the car and walked along the beach. It was cloudy and a bit cold, so the sea was freezing. However, there were a couple of brave people who were swimming.

Cedeira_3.jpgCedeira, Galicia

The kids played in the sand, and we sat down for a while to enjoy the proximity of the sea. After that quick stop, we returned to the cars and headed back to Santiago.

Cedeira.jpgCedeira, Galicia

This was a nice short getaway despite the overnight camping experience and a destination I would recommend to anyone visiting Galicia.

All the images were taken during a trip in August 2010.

Thank you for reading!

All images and writing are my own unless otherwise stated.

© CoquiCoin

August 16, 2022

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Galicia is gorgeous Super Eli, but but where are your pictures of rain 🤣🤣🤣
I thought it rained alot in Wales, boy did Galicia show me how much rain a place could get.
Fantastic beach and did you go wading in the caves?

The rain was at "the quietest campsite in Spain" 😂😂 it was a wee nightmare lol.
Yep, we wadded in some of the caves, the place is so beautiful. Have you been there while you worked in Ferrol?

I did go on plenty of beaches with similar scenery but nothing fancy or as grand as that one no.
A rain at a campsite is so not good, especially the amount of rain that Galicia gets!

Rain and camping never go hand in hand, and even after all this time, I don't understand how I let myself be convinced to end up sleeping in a tent in Galicia.

I cannot believe that you would sleep in a tent Super Eli, let alone in Galicia, you and Mrs T have another thing in common🤣
Watching the football, Rangers beating the Dutch PSV Eindhoven 2-1 we were losing we need a win to take to Holland next week!
No Surrender and I see a notification about Ageese and you being mad... will be there in a minute!

Yo he dormido otras veces en una tienda de campaña, Super Ed! Y no me quejo si no hay alternativa.Y dependiendo del entorno. Pero cómo acabé durmiendo una noche en el campamento mas silencioso de España con Rodrigo de 7 años y mis sobrinos de 9 y 5 sin poder si quiera jugar y hacer el ruido normal que hacen los niños y luego bajo un diluvio torrencial y la tienda de campaña de mis cuñados casi flotando es uno de los misterios de mi vida 🤣🤣🤣
Pero estoy segura que Mrs. T y yo nos llevaríamos muy bien.
Go Rangers!! No Surrender ⚽️⚽️

jaja bueno es un misterio que nunca olvidaras Super Eli 🤣🤣🤣

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Wow, it looks like an amazing area and thanks so much for sharing it so clearly with your great photos :)

Sorry if I misunderstood but does one pay to visit Cathederal Beach or is just the booking required? The rock formations and "cave channels" are beautiful :)

Thank you very much and you are welcome😊
The visit is free but has to be booked since the amount of people that can go into the area per day is limited.

It is a pleasure and it makes sense for them to do so :)

Yeah, it makes a lot of sense. They have to preserve the place, and the number of people that used to visit was huge, especially in the summer. When we visited, it was very crowded even though it was a cloudy cold morning, imagine on a sunny day.

Makes total sense and shudder at the holiday hot days lol.

But now to visit it, you have to make a booking in advance,

Really, you will have to book to visit a beach. This beach left me wowing 🤩, it's super beautiful like made in heaven 😇...never seen this type in Nigeria

I was admiring the shots non stop! What a gateway you had with your family...Galicia is a beautiful place to be, I hope to find myself there someday🤗

Bookings are needed to restrict the number of people who can go to the area at the same time to preserve the place. It is a very popular destination, especially in summer ;)

I hope you can visit someday, sassy partner. And I hope all is fine with you 🤗

Oh...now I get it👍
I am doing great my sassy partner🧡🤗...and I do hope you are fine as well

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Wow.. The place is indeed impressive. Those cliffs are stunning.. I want to climb if I am there 🤣

I bet you’ll want, hehe :) Thank you for share the post 🥰



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Wow this is definitely a paradise! The bridge of the saints is amazing and everything you show us of Galicia in your photos 😍

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Wow! The rocks are stunning!I don't mind the hastle of booking just to be on this beach. I can take hundreds of photos therw. It is so beautiful

Yep, 💯 it is a place that is worth a visit even if you have to book in advance.
Thank you for stopping by 😊

Looks like a wonderful holiday and the beach is stunning 😊😎
Except the campgrounds where you had to be quiet, hard for young children. And than the rain… that wasn’t great. But good to hear the rest of the days was lovely.

The views are stunning, and fun to walk into the cave in the water.
Thanks for sharing @coquicoin 👋🏻😊

You are very welcome:)
The camping experience was not pleasant at that time, haha. But now when I look back, it seems a bit funny, lol And everything else was so cool. I love Galicia despite the rainy weather. Hopefully, one day you will be able to visit the Cathedrals Beach and I can imagine the pictures you could take ;)
Take care, Jackie 🤗

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I can imagine… at the time it is so different and now looking back too.
Hope I will visit it one day, as it does look stunning.
Thanks you so much @coquicoin 😊🤗

Nice beach.
Those mountains looks awesome.

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These views are stunning. What an amazing place to be

It's stunning indeed. Thank you for stopping by :)

The place is very beautiful. I imagined myself to be there and enter that wonderful cave and seeing great creatures in the bodies of water. Thanks for letting us see the beauty of that place @coquicoin

You are very welcome and thank you for stopping by 😊

I need to convince my wife Spain is a lovely country. Problem is I think she has only ever been to the rubbish parts! Many fond memories of various parts of Northern Spain when we were little and an overnight ferry probably to San Sebastián but I was too young to remember the specifics.

You have to convince her. Spain is a beautiful country that is worth many visits. And the food is so good :)

Yes. Tina loves a good tapas, I’ll sort this lol

There you go, you have to convince her with the food, hehe

Your photo is excellent, It is a beautiful place. Thank you for your sharing.

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Whoa! That's a beautiful place sis! It's amazing to see those huge rock formations that the people look tiny alongside them :)

It's an amazing please, sis
Happy evening :)

Omyyy. God is so amazing. I can't believe that there is a place so heavenly like this. It felt like I'm browsing a magazine. I hope I could see it before my eyes in the future Coqui. Those are worth it.

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