Cheap 7-Day Spain Road Trip from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruña, Oviedo, and Leon

Your exciting 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 popular cheap holiday destination in Spain with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Santiago de Compostela and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Parque da Alameda will make your cheap holiday in Spain truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 19,510 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Santiago De Compostela. An excellent example is the popular Casa Marcelo. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,892 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Spain is Café Tertulia. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,597 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Mesón 42. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,967 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

A Taberna do Bispo is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 3,880 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Santiago De Compostela we recommend is Pub Momo, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,318 customers.

Bar La Tita is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 3,931 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Spain!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Spain, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Santiago De Compostela and end your day in the city of La Coruña, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Santiago De Compostela is the amazing Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 71,359 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Praza da Quintana de Vivos. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,255 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Santiago De Compostela is likely to make your vacation in Spain even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Santiago De Compostela is the outstanding Parque de San Domingos de Bonaval. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,719 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Spain, drop by the popular Cidade da Cultura de Galicia. This attraction, an amazing top-tier point of interest, has been rated 4 out of 5 stars by 9,542 travelers.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of La Coruña. La Coruña is another cheap travel destination in Spain where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Spain can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in La Coruña that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in La Coruña is Terreo Cocina Casual. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 654 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in La Coruña, Santa Clara Destapa is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,140 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Artabria. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in La Coruña enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,632 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of La Coruña’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Spain. For example, you can visit Culuca cociña-bar. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,174 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is La Escondita. This popular bar in La Coruña has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 673 bar-goers.

You can also go to 55 Pasos as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular 55 Pasos is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 195 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Spain!

Day 3 of your road trip across Spain offers you the chance to visit the wonderful La Coruña and the enchanting O Portiño, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in La Coruña and end the day in O Portiño, where you'll stay for 2 nights.

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in Spain will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in La Coruña is the magnificent María Pita square. Around 26,562 visitors have rated this excellent square and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Méndez Núñez garden on this leg of your self-drive tour in Spain. This attraction is a well-known garden that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 8,337 travelers.

The remarkable Tower of Hercules is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Spain. This attraction, an amazing ancient lighthouse, is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,352 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of La Coruña, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic hamlet of O Portiño.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Monte de San Pedro. This popular site is a valued mountain in O Portiño and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,683 visitors.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Spain. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Spain. Make your cheap holiday experience in Spain more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Oviedo offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Spain. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Oviedo offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Spain.

Restaurante Casa Lobato is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,081 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Oviedo is Casa Fermín, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 671 customers.

La Panoya offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Oviedo. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,461 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Oviedo’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Per Se Café is an excellent example of a great bar in Oviedo offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,642 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at La Finca Sidrería Agrobar, another of locals’ go-to bars in Oviedo. La Finca Sidrería Agrobar is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,955 customers having rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Mala Saña is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Oviedo. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 1,642 bar-goers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Spain with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Spain!

Day 4 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across Spain is proof that there's more to the city of Gijon than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Gijon and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 1 night left in Oviedo.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Elogio del horizonte. This incredible attraction is a sculpture that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 10,387 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Begoña Park. This spectacular park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 7,212 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous San Lorenzo Beach during a vacation in Gijon. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing San Lorenzo Beach has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 11,583 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Spain is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Jardín Botánico Atlántico. This popular place of interest in Gijon is a valued park that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 6,379 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Gijon when you include the fantastic Universidad Laboral de Gijón to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating labor universities with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,743 travelers.

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After taking in the best of Gijon, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Oviedo for a well-deserved rest. When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

Restaurante La Tagliatella | Oviedo / Uviéu is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,123 customers.

Ca' Suso is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Oviedo. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 703 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Bar Pulpería Cares, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 764 reviews.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Oviedo, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Oviedo.

L'Esperteyu Pub - Cervecería is a fantastic bar many locals in Oviedo recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 778 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at El Loco del Pelo Rojo, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 747 customers.

Arrocería La Genuina de Cimadevilla is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Oviedo. Customers have rated the exciting Arrocería La Genuina de Cimadevilla an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,931 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in Spain!

On day 5 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Spain, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Cuadonga/Covadonga and end your day in the city of Leon, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Cuadonga/Covadonga is the amazing Roman bridge in Cangas de Onis. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,965 visitors.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Leon. Leon is another cheap travel destination in Spain where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Spain can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Leon that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Leon is Restaurante Cocinandos. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,382 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Leon, Restaurante Cenador Rua Nova is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,072 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restaurante Asiático - Kamado Asian Food. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Leon enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,620 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Leon’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Spain. For example, you can visit Clandestino Gastrobar. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,610 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Bar Chelsea. This popular bar in Leon has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 911 bar-goers.

You can also go to Taxman Beatles Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Taxman Beatles Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 834 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Spain!

Day 6 of your self-drive vacation in Spain gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Leon and end your day in the city of Lugo.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Santiago De Compostela for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in Spain.

While you’re in Leon, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing León Cathedra. The fantastic León Cathedra is a popular catholic cathedral and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 30,058 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Casa de los Botines, a well-known building in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.5 out of a 5 star-rating from 7,594 travelers.

The top-rated Plaza del Grano, León is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular square and destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 6,643 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Leon, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Lugo.

Make Miño Park (Riverwalk) your first stop. This popular park among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 477 visitors.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Spain. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in Spain and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Santiago De Compostela. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Santiago De Compostela, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Casa de Xantar O Dezaseis, one of the best restaurants in Santiago De Compostela. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,883 customers.

El Papatorio is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. El Papatorio is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,071 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Hotel A Quinta Da Auga Relais & Châteaux, another well-loved restaurant in Santiago De Compostela. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,154 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Spain.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Santiago De Compostela, Restaurante A Nave de Vidán (Santiago de Compostela). This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,115 bar goers.

Bar Raíces Galegas (Santiago de Compostela) is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Santiago De Compostela, with its average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,130 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by A Novena Porta, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,226 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Spain. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Spain!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Spain as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 7 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Santiago De Compostela.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Spain.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Santiago De Compostela is the remarkable Praza de Galicia. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 9,953 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Santiago De Compostela, consider a top-rated restaurant like A Noiesa ~ Casa De Comidas (Santiago de Compostela). This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,802 customers.

Abastos 2.0 is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,537 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is RESTAURANTE SAN CLEMENTE. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,131 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Spain and your fun memories in Santiago De Compostela.

You’ll then say farewell to Santiago De Compostela and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Spain!