September arrives in Galicia with long days, pleasant temperatures and a more relaxed pace. It is the perfect time to keep travelling and discover the destination from new perspectives: exploring beautiful landscapes, discovering its heritage, enjoying its thermal waters, wandering through its cities and getting closer to a wine culture that is deeply rooted in the land.

Here are five ideas for enjoying Galicia in September and discovering that the end of summer is also a wonderful time to travel.

1. Explore the Ribeira Sacra among vineyards and monasteries

September is a particularly appealing time to discover the Ribeira Sacra, as its vineyard landscapes begin to change with the arrival of the grape harvest.

The Sil and Miño canyons, forests, viewpoints and ancient monasteries create a unique landscape that invites you to explore the area at a leisurely pace. You can cruise through the Sil canyons, visit monasteries such as Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil and Santa Cristina de Ribas de Sil, and discover some of the villages and viewpoints overlooking the rivers.

The combination of nature, heritage and vineyard landscapes makes the Ribeira Sacra one of Galicia’s must-visit destinations in September.

2. Hop aboard one of Galicia’s Tourist Trains

Travelling by train can also be a different way to discover Galicia. The 2026 season of Galicia’s Tourist Trains includes a range of experiences that offer the chance to discover some of the region’s most remarkable landscapes, heritage sites and tourist attractions.

In September, you can enjoy, among other options, the Lighthouse Routes and the wine routes through the Ribeira Sacra along the Sil and Miño, as well as other experiences linked to Galicia’s heritage and culture.

A comfortable and original way to travel, allowing the landscape to become an essential part of the experience.

3. Relax in Galicia’s thermal waters

September is also a great time to take a break and enjoy Galicia’s thermal heritage.

Galicia has an extensive thermal offering spread across its four provinces. In A Coruña, you can enjoy places such as the Balneario de Carballo or the Hotel Balneario de Compostela in Brión; in Lugo, visit the Termas Romanas in Lugo, Guitiriz or Augas Santas in Pantón; in Ourense, discover places such as Arnoia, Laias, Lobios and O Carballiño; and in Pontevedra, enjoy the thermal waters of Caldas de Reis, Cuntis, Mondariz and Caldelas de Tui.

A thermal bath, a wellness treatment or simply a few hours of relaxation can be the perfect way to unwind after the summer and enjoy a break focused on wellbeing.

4. Discover Galicia’s cities at your own pace

September is also an invitation to return to the cities and explore them at a more leisurely pace. Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Lugo, Ourense, Pontevedra, Vigo and Ferrol offer a wide range of options for an urban getaway.

You can stroll through the historic centre of Santiago de Compostela, admire the Tower of Hercules in A Coruña, walk along Lugo’s Roman walls, discover Ourense’s thermal heritage or wander through the squares and streets of Pontevedra’s historic centre.

Museums, exhibitions, heritage, culture and gastronomy complete an urban offering that allows you to discover a different side of Galicia, more cultural and contemporary, as summer comes to an end.

5. Discover Galicia through its wines

September marks the beginning of one of the most special times of the Galician wine calendar: the grape harvest.

Galicia’s five wine denominations of origin offer very different landscapes and ways of experiencing wine. From Rías Baixas, O Ribeiro and Ribeira Sacra to Valdeorras and Monterrei, each area has its own native grape varieties, traditions and landscapes.

Visiting a winery, walking among the vineyards, learning about the grape harvest or taking part in a wine tasting are just some of the experiences that offer an insight into Galicia’s wine culture and its close relationship with the land.

September is therefore a particularly interesting time to discover Galicia through its wines and the people who produce them.

After summer, Galicia changes pace, but not its possibilities. Five ways to keep enjoying Galicia in September and discover a new way of travelling through the destination.