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Santiago de Compostela to Gijón – El Transcantábrico
El Transcantábrico · 4 days, 3 nights

Santiago de Compostela to Gijón

A four-day short trip from Santiago along the wild Galician coast to Ribadeo, Taramundi, the Cathedrals Beach and Luarca, ending in Gijón.

  1. Santiago de CompostelaDay 1
  2. FerrolDay 1
  3. ViveiroDay 1
  4. RibadeoDay 2
  5. TaramundiDay 2
  6. Playa de las CatedralesDay 3
  7. LuarcaDay 3
  8. OviedoDay 4
  9. GijónDay 4
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration4 days
Nights3
RouteSantiago de Compostela → Gijón
Places visited9
From, per personEUR 4,250

Overview

This short trip begins with a tour of Santiago de Compostela and boards the train in Ferrol. It then traces the Lugo coastline to Ribadeo, with a day in the Oscos-Eo and Taramundi countryside and a visit near the famous Cathedrals Beach, before ending with Oviedo and a farewell lunch in Gijón.

  • Introductory tour of Santiago de Compostela
  • Estuaries, cliffs and Atlantic ports of the Lugo coast
  • The traditional countryside of Oscos-Eo and Taramundi
  • The coast around Playa de las Catedrales
  • Luarca, the white town of the Costa Verde
  • Oviedo visit and farewell lunch in Gijón

Day by day

Day 1Santiago de Compostela → Ferrol → ViveiroViveiro

You are welcomed in Santiago de Compostela with a first look at its historic centre, one of Europe's great monumental sites and a pilgrim goal for centuries. After lunch you transfer to Ferrol to board the train, meet the crew and settle in as it heads for Viveiro.

Meals: Lunch · Dinner

Day 2Viveiro → RibadeoRibadeo

Over breakfast the train follows the Lugo coastline past estuaries, cliffs and small Atlantic ports to Ribadeo. The day explores the countryside of Oscos-Eo and Taramundi, where landscape and folk heritage keep the spirit of old northern Spain alive. After lunch and free time you rejoin the train.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Day 3Ribadeo → LuarcaLuarca

After breakfast you explore Ribadeo and some of Galicia's most beautiful coastal scenery, including the area around Playa de las Catedrales. In the afternoon the train continues into Asturias to Luarca, the white town of the Costa Verde, with free time before dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

Day 4Luarca → Oviedo → Gijón

During the final breakfast the train arrives in Oviedo, where you say goodbye to the crew. After a visit to the Asturian capital you transfer to Gijón for a farewell lunch and the end of the journey.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

Santiago de CompostelaFerrolViveiroRibadeoTaramundiPlaya de las CatedralesLuarcaOviedoGijón
Where you spend each night
  • Night 1Viveiro
  • Night 2Ribadeo
  • Night 3Luarca

The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.

Dates and prices

Live availability. Choose a cabin type, then select Book Now to reserve online, or Join waitlist on sold-out dates.

Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed

November 7, 2026 EUR 4,250.00 pp dbl
October 30, 2027 EUR 4,800.00 pp dbl
November 7, 2026 EUR 7,900.00 pp sgl
October 30, 2027 EUR 8,900.00 pp sgl
November 7, 2026 EUR 3,617.00 pp tpl
October 30, 2027 EUR 4,083.33 pp tpl

Deluxe Suite - Twin Beds

November 7, 2026 EUR 4,250.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed
October 30, 2027 EUR 4,800.00 pp dbl
November 7, 2026 EUR 7,900.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed
October 30, 2027 EUR 8,900.00 pp sgl
November 7, 2026 EUR 3,617.00 pp tpl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed
October 30, 2027 EUR 4,083.33 pp tpl

Questions about this journey

Where does the Santiago to Gijón trip begin?

It starts in Santiago de Compostela with a first visit to the historic centre and lunch. You then transfer to Ferrol, where you board the train for Viveiro.

Does this trip visit the Cathedrals Beach?

Yes. On the third day you explore Ribadeo and the coastline around Playa de las Catedrales, one of the most celebrated stretches of the Galician coast.

What is Taramundi?

Taramundi lies in the Oscos-Eo area, a rural region where traditional crafts, landscape and folk heritage are still very much alive. The second day is spent exploring this countryside from Ribadeo.

Where do I leave the train?

You say goodbye to the train and crew in Oviedo on the final morning. After visiting the city you transfer by road to Gijón for the farewell lunch.

Who is this short trip suited to?

It suits travellers with limited time who want to see the quieter western end of the route, Galicia and western Asturias, in four days rather than eight.

How often does this short trip depart?

Departures are very limited, often only one per season. Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.

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