This is the type of place you almost do not want to Yelp about because you want to keep it a hidden…read moregem! Cies was gorgeous and probably my favorite part of our trip. The water is cold but as clear and stunning as the Caribbean. The island offers some awesome camping right on the beach and has several hiking trails. A must see if you happen to be in the area. Make sure to book your tickets and permission slips in advance since they only allow a certain amount of people on the island. Go early in the morning if possible since it tends to get more crowded towards the afternoon.

This is one of the most amazing places in the world. I just went there a couple of times, but the…read morebeach is one of the most beautiful places i've been to. The water is so clear, clean, transparent, emmerald you feel like being in a caribbean island, the sand is so white, the only difference is probably the water temperature (it's the atlantic ocean after all). The only way to stay there is to go camping and to do so you need to book in advance as there're some restrictions on how many people can stay in the island at the same time. It's a natural reserve and it's very looked after. the only way to get there is catching a catamaran in vigo or cangas.

Patos is a fun alternative activity when visiting the area (or as a lifestyle...). The school is…read moresituated in Nigrán on a beautiful small beach. The instructors are patient (important for spuds like myself). In the high season the beach can become quite crowded so it may be best to go earlier in the morning to avoid the crowds and potential collisions.