6-Day Spain Road Trip from La Coruña traveling east to Santiago De Compostela, Leon, and Oviedo

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Jan. - Dec.
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 6-day road trip through Spain.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Spain. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in A Coruña, 1 night in Santiago de Compostela, 1 night in León, and 1 night in Oviedo, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Spain. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, León, and Oviedo. We'll help you experience the best 6 days in Spain you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in La Coruña, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Spain, including the stunning María Pita square and Tower of Hercules.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Spain. From the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela to the breathtaking Parque da Alameda and León Cathedra, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Roman bridge in Cangas de Onis and learn more about the unique Sanctuary of Covadonga to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, León, and Oviedo, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Spain. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Spain.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Spain. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Spain.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Spain.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Spain has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Spain. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 5 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 5 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Spain extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Spain fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Spain today!

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Hotel, 5 nights
Rental car, 6 days
CDW Insurance
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Destinations

A Coruña - city in SpainA Coruña / 2 nights
Photo of aerial panoramic view of Lugo galician city with buildings and landscape, Spain.Lugo
Photo of Facade of Santiago de Compostela cathedral in Obradoiro square, Spain.Santiago de Compostela / 1 night
León - city in SpainLeón / 1 night
Photo of the Cathedral of Oviedo, Spain, was founded by King Fruela I of Asturias in 781 AD and is located in the Alfonso II square.Oviedo / 1 night

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Photo of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Spain.Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Sanctuary of Covadonga, Cangas de Onís, Asturias, SpainSanctuary of Covadonga
Photo of City council of La Coruna at day, Galicia, Spain.María Pita square
Medieval bridge in Cangas de Onis, Cangas de Onís, Asturias, SpainRoman bridge in Cangas de Onis
Parque da Alameda, Santiago de Compostela, Santiago, A Coruña, Galicia, SpainParque da Alameda (Santiago de Compostela)
photo of a beautiful morning view on Tower of Hercules in La Coruña, Spain.Tower of Hercules
Mirador del Fitu
Photo of Monte de San Pedro public park,spain.Monte de San Pedro
Jardínes de Méndez Núñez, A Coruña, Galicia, SpainMéndez Núñez garden
Photo of The famous comic called Mafalda based in "El paseo de las historietas" at the city of Buenos Aires,Spain .Mafalda statue
Iglesia de Santa María del Naranco, Oviedo, Asturias, SpainSanta María del Naranjo
Plaza del FontánPlaza de El Fontán
Photo of The Square of the Fontan market is located in the historical center of Oviedo and is surrounded by bar and shops, Asturias.El Fontán Market
Parque de Santa MargaridaParque de Santa Margarida
Praza da Quintana de Vivos, Santiago de Compostela, Santiago, A Coruña, Galicia, SpainPraza da Quintana de Vivos
[MEGA] Museo Estrella Galicia ~ Mundo Estrella Galicia, San Cristovo das Viñas, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain[MEGA] Museo Estrella Galicia
Orzán Beach, A Coruña, Galicia, SpainBeach of Orzán
Torre dos Moreno
Roman Bridge of Lugo, Lugo, Galicia, SpainRoman Bridge of Lugo

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Day 1 – La Coruña - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – La Coruña - arrival day

  • A Coruña - Arrival day
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  • María Pita square
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Your road trip adventure in Spain begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of La Coruña. You’ll stay in La Coruña for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

La Coruña has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible María Pita square. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,562 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of La Coruña, Terreo Cocina Casual. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of La Coruña is Artabria. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,632 customers.

Locals recommend La Sartén de Coruña as one of the best restaurants in the city of La Coruña. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,531 customers.

La Coruña also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of La Coruña is Culuca cociña-bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,174 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of La Coruña is La Escondita. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 673 customers.

Locals also enjoy A Lagareta. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 581 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Spain!

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Day 2 – La Coruña and Santiago De Compostela

Day 2

Day 2 – La Coruña and Santiago De Compostela

  • A Coruña
  • Santiago de Compostela
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Drive 91 km, 2 hours 1 min

  • Méndez Núñez garden
  • Parque de Santa Margarida
  • Monte de San Pedro
  • Tower of Hercules
  • [MEGA] Museo Estrella Galicia
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Day 2 of your road trip through Spain gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of La Coruña and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Santiago De Compostela. You will stay in Santiago De Compostela for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in La Coruña is the amazing Méndez Núñez garden. This attraction is a garden that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,337 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Parque de Santa Margarida. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,603 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the La Coruña is the outstanding Monte de San Pedro. This popular mountain and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,683 visitors.

The spectacular Tower of Hercules is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating ancient lighthouse and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,352 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Mega Museo Estrella Galicia. This attraction is a popular museum that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,384 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in La Coruña by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Spain. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Santiago De Compostela, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Casa Marcelo, one of the best restaurants in the city of Santiago De Compostela. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,892 customers.

Locals also recommend Mesón 42 as one of the best restaurants in the city of Santiago De Compostela. Mesón 42 is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,967 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Santiago De Compostela is Casa de Xantar O Dezaseis. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,883 customers.

After dinner, visit A Taberna do Bispo, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Santiago De Compostela. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,880 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like O Quitapenas. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 579 customers.

Alternatively, Chocolate. Is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Santiago De Compostela. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Spain!

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Day 3 – Santiago De Compostela, Lugo, and Leon

Day 3

Day 3 – Santiago De Compostela, Lugo, and Leon

  • Lugo
  • Santiago de Compostela
  • León
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Drive 329 km, 3 hours 57 min

  • Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
  • Praza da Quintana de Vivos
  • Parque da Alameda (Santiago de Compostela)
  • Roman Bridge of Lugo
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Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Santiago de Compostela and embark on a scenic drive to Leon, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Santiago de Compostela before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Santiago de Compostela. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 71,359 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Praza da Quintana de Vivos. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,255 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Santiago de Compostela is the stunning Parque da Alameda. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,510 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Roman bridge of Lugo. This attraction is a bridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 658 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restaurante Asiático - Kamado Asian Food. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,620 customers.

Locals also recommend Casa Mando, another of the best restaurants in Leon. Casa Mando is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,288 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Restaurante Alfonso Valderas. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,154 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Clandestino Gastrobar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Leon, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,610 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Taxman Beatles Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Taxman Beatles Bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

Four Lions Brewery is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,507 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Spain, and look forward to more great days to come!

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Day 4 – Oviedo

Day 4

Day 4 – Oviedo

  • Oviedo
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Drive 294 km, 3 hours 58 min

  • Roman bridge in Cangas de Onis
  • Sanctuary of Covadonga
  • Mirador del Fitu
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Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in León and embark on a scenic drive to Oviedo, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in León and Asturias before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as León. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful León Cathedra. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 30,058 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Basilica of San Isidoro. This attraction, a beloved collegiate church, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,015 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in León is the stunning Casa de los Botines. This building and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,594 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Roman bridge in Cangas de Onis. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 21,965 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Sanctuary of Covadonga. This church and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 34,049 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Mirador del Fito. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,162 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Asturias, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Oviedo. When you arrive in Oviedo you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Casa Fermín. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 671 customers.

After dinner, visit Per Se Café to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Oviedo, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,642 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like La Finca Sidrería Agrobar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. La Finca Sidrería Agrobar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,955 customers.

Mala Saña is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,642 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Spain, and look forward to more great days to come!

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Day 5 – Oviedo, Galicia, and La Coruña

Day 5

Day 5 – Oviedo, Galicia, and La Coruña

  • A Coruña
  • Oviedo
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Drive 300 km, 3 hours 27 min

  • Plaza de El Fontán
  • El Fontán Market
  • Mafalda statue
  • Santa María del Naranjo
  • Torre dos Moreno
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Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Oviedo is the amazing El Fontán Square. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,309 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible El Fontán Market. This marketplace and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,436 visitors.

Mafalda statue is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Oviedo. This well-known attraction, a spectacular monument, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 7,537 reviews.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Oviedo is Santa María del Naranjo. This attraction is an amazing church building and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,703 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Oviedo is another excellent way to spend your new day in Spain. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Spain’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Spain’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Spain’s scenic spots.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of La Coruña.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurante Barlovento, one of the best restaurants in the city of La Coruña. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,387 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurante O Fado as one of the best restaurants in the city of La Coruña. Restaurante O Fado is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,326 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of La Coruña is O Lagar da Estrella. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,050 customers.

After dinner, visit 55 Pasos, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of La Coruña. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 195 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like La Bombilla. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,405 customers.

Alternatively, Chaflán is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of La Coruña. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,239 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Spain!

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Day 6 – La Coruña - departure day

Day 6

Day 6 – La Coruña - departure day

  • A Coruña - Departure day
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  • Beach of Orzán
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Day 6 of your road trip in Spain is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of La Coruña before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Beach of Orzán is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in La Coruña. This beach and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,122 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of La Coruña and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Spain.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of La Coruña at Peculiar before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend SenPan for your last chance at a meal in the city of La Coruña. The SenPan restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 566 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to La Coruña. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Spain!

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