Where to stay in Rías Baixas
Albariño country between Santiago and the Atlantic inlets
Specific guides to Rías Baixas
Focused comparisons to choose the right area and hotel for the trip you actually want.
Rías Baixas: good to know
Where should you stay in Rías Baixas?
Inland near Santiago for a quiet estate and an easy city evening, or on the coast of the Salnés valley for seafood and the sea. Casa Beatnik, in Vedra, is twenty minutes from Santiago.
What wine is Rías Baixas known for?
Albariño, a fresh, aromatic white that suits the region's seafood. The DO has five subzones, including the Salnés valley and the Ribeira do Ulla.
When is the best time to visit Rías Baixas?
Summer is the driest and warmest; September brings the harvest. Galicia is green for a reason, so outside high summer pack for rain.
Do you need a car in Rías Baixas?
For the coast, the rías and the wineries, yes. For a stay near Santiago, you can manage with taxis for the city, but a car opens up the region.
How far is Casa Beatnik from Santiago de Compostela?
About twenty minutes by car from Santiago airport. A Coruña airport is around 45 minutes away and Vigo about an hour.