7-Day Spain road trip from Vigo to Lugo, Oviedo, and Ponferrada

Your road trip adventure in Spain begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Vigo. You’ll stay in Vigo for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Vigo has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Castro fortress. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,780 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 Vigo, Restaurante Casa Marco. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,507 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Vigo is Restaurante Rias Baixas 1. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,551 customers.

Locals recommend La Pepita Burger Bar - C/Oporto Vigo as one of the best restaurants in the city of Vigo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,297 customers.

Vigo also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Vigo is 20th Century Rock. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,273 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Vigo is Malauva Wine Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 300 customers.

Locals also enjoy Mesón Compostela. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,587 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Spain!

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 Vigo and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Lugo. You will stay in Lugo for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Vigo is the amazing O Farol de Urzáiz. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,617 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Vigo 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 Lugo, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Lugo and embark on a scenic drive to Oviedo, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Lugo 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 Lugo. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Elogio del horizonte. This attraction is a sculpture that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 10,387 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Begoña Park. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,212 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Lugo is the stunning San Lorenzo Beach. This beach and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,583 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated park in Lugo. The popular Jardín Botánico Atlántico is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,379 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight, or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Universidad Laboral de Gijón. This attraction is a labor universities rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 7,743 reviews.

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.

Locals also recommend La Finca Sidrería Agrobar, another of the best restaurants in Oviedo. La Finca Sidrería Agrobar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,955 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Restaurante La Tagliatella | Oviedo / Uviéu. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,123 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

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 Mala Saña. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Mala Saña has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,642 customers.

L'Esperteyu Pub - Cervecería is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 778 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!

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Cuadonga/Covadonga has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Cuadonga/Covadonga by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the hamlet.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the hamlet of Cuadonga/Covadonga. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations like the extraordinary Roman bridge in Cangas de Onis. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,965 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Cuadonga/Covadonga.

Your discovery of Cuadonga/Covadonga does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Cuadonga/Covadonga on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Spain, be sure to eat at Ca' Suso, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Oviedo. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 703 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Oviedo is the popular Bar Pulpería Cares. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 764 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Oviedo is El Chibiski Oviedo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 902 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, El Loco del Pelo Rojo is one of the best bars in the city of Oviedo for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 747 customers.

Arrocería La Genuina de Cimadevilla is another of the most popular bars in the city of Oviedo. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,931 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Oviedo is La Paloma. La Paloma has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,600 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Oviedo!

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the city of Oviedo and the hamlet of La Peña'l Fuelle. You’ll stay in Ponferrada for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Oviedo today is El Fontán Square. This excellent attraction is a square that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,309 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Mafalda statue, an outstanding monument, in the city of Oviedo. Around 7,537 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Spain, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Spain. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Santa María del Naranjo for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the hamlet of La Peña'l Fuelle. This popular attraction is a church building and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,703 visitors.

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

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Spain with a toast!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Ponferrada and embark on a scenic drive to Vigo, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Ponferrada and Combarro 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 Ponferrada. 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 de Galicia. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 9,953 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Ponferrada 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.

Wave goodbye to Santiago De Compostela and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Combarro has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Hórreos in Combarro. This attraction is a galician granary that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,925 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Combarro, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Vigo. When you arrive in Vigo 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 The Coffee Land. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,606 customers.

Locals also recommend The Othilio Bar, another of the best restaurants in Vigo. The Othilio Bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,261 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Restaurant O Porton. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,240 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit El Pasillo to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Vigo, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 877 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Jukebox Vigo. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Jukebox Vigo has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

La Taberna de Tony is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,647 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!

Day 7 of your road trip in Spain is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Vigo 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.

Monument to Jules Verne is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Vigo. This sculpture and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,910 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Vigo at Restaurante Albatros before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Restaurante Casa Vella for your last chance at a meal in the city of Vigo. The Restaurante Casa Vella restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 975 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Restaurante Nero. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 912 customers.

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