Relaxed 10-Day Spain Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Santiago De Compostela to A Coruña and Lugo

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Set out on this 10-day relaxed road trip in Spain, where Santiago De Compostela, Noia, Muros, Carnota, A Coruña, and Lugo offer rich culture, beautiful views, and memorable experiences at every stop!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Spain, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 3 nights in Santiago De Compostela, 2 nights in A Coruña, and 4 nights in Lugo, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Spain.

Your journey starts in Santiago De Compostela, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 10-day relaxed road trip in Spain to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Spain already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Cathedral Of Santiago De Compostela and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Faro De Finisterre.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Spain road trip itinerary for 10 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Spain.

If you want to make your 10-day relaxed self-drive tour in Spain even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Spain includes 9 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 10 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 10-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Spain today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Santiago de Compostela - Arrival day
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  • Parque da Alameda (Santiago de Compostela)
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Your relaxed road trip through Spain starts when you reach the incredible city of Santiago De Compostela, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Santiago De Compostela and begin your adventure in Spain.

Santiago De Compostela is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Santiago De Compostela. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Santiago De Compostela, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Santiago De Compostela.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Spain. Enjoy your first taste of Santiago De Compostela as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Santiago de Compostela
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Drive 9 km, 41 min

  • City of Culture of Galicia
  • Parque de San Domingos de Bonaval
  • Museo del Pueblo Gallego
  • Praza da Quintana de Vivos
  • Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
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On day 2 of your relaxed road trip in Spain, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Santiago De Compostela and visit amazing attractions in O Cruceiro de Sar, O Outeiro, and Santiago De Compostela, just outside the city. You still have 1 night left in Santiago De Compostela, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Santiago De Compostela and your accommodation.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Santiago De Compostela, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Santiago De Compostela.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Spain!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Santiago de Compostela
  • A Coruña
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Drive 242 km, 4 hours 8 min

  • Alameda de Noia
  • Monte e Lagoa de Louro
  • Hórreo de Carnota
  • Fervenza do Ézaro
  • Faro de Finisterre
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Day 3 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Spain offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in A Coruña for 2 nights.

You'll be staying in A Coruña on this laid-back road trip through Spain. You'll stay here for 2 nights.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around A Coruña, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Spain!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • A Coruña
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Drive 16 km, 59 min

  • Saint Anton Castle
  • Torre de Hércules
  • Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología
  • Obelisco Millenium
  • Monte de San Pedro
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Your relaxed road trip in Spain continues on day 4 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Spain better by exploring the top attractions of A Coruña and beyond. With 1 night left in A Coruña, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in A Coruña.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, A Coruña has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Experience the amazing nightlife in A Coruña and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Spain.

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Day 5

Day 5

  • A Coruña
  • Lugo
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Drive 97 km, 2 hours 4 min

  • María Pita square
  • Beach of Orzán
  • Gardens of Méndez Núñez
  • Santa Margarita Park
  • [MEGA] Museo Estrella Galicia
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Day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Spain offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Lugo, where you’ll stay for 4 nights.

Continue your laid-back road trip in Spain as you make your way to Lugo. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Lugo has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Lugo and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Spain!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Lugo
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Drive 1 km, 17 min

  • Museo Provincial de Lugo
  • Casa dos Mosaicos
  • Lugo Cathedral
  • Roman Walls of Lugo
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Spain by joining a traveler-approved tour in Santiago De Compostela. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Santiago De Compostela that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Spain more memorable.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Spain. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Lugo, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Spain.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Lugo
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Drive 19 km, 51 min

  • City of Lugo interactive Museum
  • LIC Parga-Ladra-Támoga
  • Miño Park (Riverwalk)
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Spain makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Spain also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Spain, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Lugo.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Lugo.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Spain!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Lugo
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Drive 30 km, 1 hour 7 min

  • Roman Bridge of Lugo
  • Ruta das Chousas
  • Templo de Santalla de Bóveda
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Spain more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Lugo, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Lugo. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Spain!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Lugo
  • Santiago de Compostela
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Drive 105 km, 1 hour 53 min

  • Igrexa de San Froilán
  • Porta de San Fernando
  • Porta da Estación
  • Centro Arqueolóxico San Roque
  • Parque de Rosalía de Castro
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On day 9 of your laid-back road trip adventure in Spain, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

In Santiago De Compostela, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Spain.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Spain. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Santiago De Compostela, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Santiago De Compostela and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Toast to another amazing day in Spain!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Santiago de Compostela - Departure day
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  • Praza de Galicia
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Day 10 of your relaxed road trip in Spain is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Discover boutiques with stylish fashion choices to upgrade your wardrobe.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 10 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 10-day relaxed road trip in Spain is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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