Clúster

• These awards reinforce Galicia as a unique destination, where nature, culture, and the sea combine to offer memorable experiences both inland and on its coast.

Galicia continues to consolidate its position as one of Spain’s great tourist destinations. The region has achieved double recognition at the 3rd National Geographic Travel Readers’ Awards 2025, where Ribeira Sacra was chosen as the Best Rural Destination and the Rías Baixas as the Best Beach Destination in the country.

Now in its third edition, these awards have seen the participation of thousands of readers who, through their votes, highlighted Galicia’s scenic, cultural, and natural richness against other renowned finalists.

Ribeira Sacra has taken first place in the rural category thanks to its landscape of canyons, vineyards on ancient terraces, and its extraordinary rural Romanesque heritage. A region where monasteries, such as Santo Estevo and Santa María de Pesqueiras, coexist with spectacular viewpoints and hiking trails that run along the Miño and Sil rivers. The Ribeira Sacra not only captivates with its views and historical heritage, but also with its strong winemaking identity, recognized under the Designation of Origin since 1997 and currently a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status as a Water Cultural Landscape.

For its part, the Rías Baixas have been recognized as the Best Beach Destination. This coastal strip, which stretches from Baiona to Fisterra, offers a unique combination of fine sandy beaches, small fishing ports, and natural landscapes such as the Cíes and Ons islands. In addition to its beaches, the Rías Baixas are famous for their gastronomy, their winemaking tradition linked to Albariño, and their vibrant cultural life.

These recognitions confirm Galicia’s diversity and appeal as a tourist destination, capable of offering unforgettable experiences both inland and on its coast.