Without the stress of summer and the discomforts of winter, September is an ideal month to enjoy some of the most beautiful corners of our land. The changing light and colors of the landscape, the mild weather, and the fresh seasonal ingredients in the local cuisine make the visit even more delightful
12 nov 2025 . Actualizado a las 17:24 h.A good traveler — one of those who truly strive to know the soul of places — was recognized because they never traveled in July or August. September was their favorite month. That moment of transition and connection between light and darkness, warmth and cold, bustle and solitude. And even today, when global tourism has reached a planetary scale, September remains an extraordinary time to stop and discover those corners of our geography that, for one reason or another, we tend to overlook during the rest of the year.
RIBADEO. Indiano and Cantabrian
Although it is far from suffering the tourist pressure of other municipalities in southern Galicia, Ribadeo is best enjoyed when summer begins to fade. True, until September 30 you still need a prior reservation to visit the beach of As Catedrais, but far fewer people now go to the port of Rinlo, walk along its coastal path, visit O Cargadoiro, or linger through its historic center, filled with monuments and manor houses.
BUEU Y CANGAS. A balcony over the Atlantic
On those beaches where, just a few days ago, you practically had to fight to plant your umbrella, now you have all the space you want. And at the beach bar where you had to queue to eat, now you barely need a reservation. The coasts of Bueu and Cangas — where the Morrazo peninsula proudly faces the Atlantic — boast emblematic and privileged spots such as the Aldán estuary, Cape Ubra, Cape Home, Punta Couso, or the Costa da Vela. Any of them becomes, in September, a paradise to be enjoyed on foot and at a leisurely pace.
SEOANE DO COUREL. Pre-autumn splendor
The fires of last August nearly destroyed the natural paradise of O Courel. That’s why now, more than ever, it is the right time to visit this land and support the areas that were affected. The village of Seoane, located in the municipality of Folgoso do Courel, makes an excellent base camp for exploring the region. It embodies the area’s most genuine geography and ancestral ethnography, and from it countless hiking routes set out across the mountain range.
RIBADAVIA. A story among vineyards
Once the grape harvest is over, the region of O Ribeiro turns into a postcard. Vineyards and landscapes take on ochre and reddish tones, acquiring a beauty as fleeting as it is dazzling. And set against that ever-changing nature stands the immutable majesty of stone — the one that shapes Ribadavia’s imposing Jewish quarter, its castle, its bridges over the Avia River, and the streets and squares of its historic center, dotted here and there with taverns where you can enjoy its wines and exquisite cuisine.
REDES. That charming little corner
The charm of fishing villages remains almost pristine in this delightful nook of the Ares estuary. In its characteristic architecture, humble fishermen’s houses — clinging dramatically to the ocean — coexist with Indiano mansions, like those surrounding the Plaza do Pedregal, one of the main points of interest in town, along with the harbor, the narrow alleyways, and the Area Morta beach, from which a hiking trail leads to Cabanas. Visiting in September allows you to enjoy it in its most authentic essence.
A ILLA DE AROUSA. Just as you imagine it
By this time of year, A Illa gradually returns to what it has always been: a fishing village of fewer than 5,000 inhabitants set in an incomparable natural environment. There are no longer lines of cars entering or leaving the bridge, and the beaches recover their idyllic look. O Bao empties of tourists, and along O Carreirón or Area de Secada, only locals stroll. Still, its seafood-based gastronomy remains as vibrant as ever.
ALLARIZ. The jewel of the south
It’s true that visiting Allariz is a pleasure any time of year. In summer it is bright and lively, while in winter its wet cobblestone streets overflow with charm. In September, it offers a bit of both. Some days, the joy is to walk along its riverside promenade, visit the old mills — even dine in them — and on others, the pleasure lies in winding through its shaded streets under the arcades, seeking refuge in its taverns.
MUROS. Between lighthouses and arcades
Straddling the Rías Baixas and the Costa da Morte, with neither the tourist pressure of the former nor the harsh weather of the latter, Muros has established itself as a steady destination. It lacks no charm. And September is an extraordinary month to discover them. You can still enjoy its privileged beaches — such as Louro, San Francisco, or the urban O Castelo — its many natural enclaves, and its popular architecture, where the iconic arcades that frame much of the old town stand out.