Brazil
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
French Guiana
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
Finland
France
Greece
the Netherlands
Hungary
Ireland
Iceland
Italy
Luxembourg
Norway
Poland
Portugal
the United Kingdom
the Czech Republic
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
the United States
Mexico
the Dominican Republic
South Africa
Australia
Fiji
Before you go
Your trip to Betanzos.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Betanzos – Galicia Destination Santiago de Compostela and Galícia about 70 km from Santiago de Compostela
How to get there
-
Aeroporto de A Coruña (Aeropuerto de A Coruña-Alvedro) (LCG) A Coruña · 20 km
-
Estação de trem de Betanzos-Infesta (Estación de Betanzos-Infesta) 2 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before buying. A Coruña airport is about 20 km away. Betanzos-Infesta station has trains to A Coruña, Ferrol, Lugo and Madri, and Betanzos-Cidade station, near the center, has trains to Ferrol and A Coruña. There are buses to A Coruña. By car, via the AP-9 and A-6 motorways.
How many days
Half a day is enough for the historic center, with the three Gothic churches and the Museu das Mariñas. With a full day you can include the Parque do Pasatempo. Many people do a day trip from A Coruña.
When to go
From May to October there is usually less rain. In August the San Roque festivals take place, with the paper balloon on the night of August 16 and river festivities. Winters are rainy.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. Train and bus link Betanzos to A Coruña, and the center is explored on foot, with some uphill sections. The Parque do Pasatempo is about a 15-minute walk from the center.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Betanzos
-
Morning
San Francisco and Santa María do Azougue
Climb up to the historic center and visit the church of San Francisco, with the Andrade tombs, and Santa María do Azougue next door.
-
Morning
Santiago and the square
Continue to the church of Santiago and the Praça dos Irmãos García Naveira, the main square.
-
Afternoon
Museu das Mariñas
Visit the Museu das Mariñas, in the former convent of Santo Domingo, next to the square.
-
Late afternoon
Parque do Pasatempo
Walk down to the Parque do Pasatempo and explore the grottos, lakes and sculptures.
-
Evening
Betanzos tortilla (potato omelette)
Try the potato omelette in the Betanzos style—softer and creamier in the middle—at the bars in the center.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is the Betanzos balloon?
A huge handmade paper balloon released on the night of August 16 during the San Roque festivities, a tradition of more than a century.
How to get from A Coruña to Betanzos?
By train or bus, in about 30 minutes, or by car via the AP-9.
What is the Betanzos tortilla?
The potato omelette in the village style, with the egg only lightly cooked and creamy inside.
Does the Caminho Inglês pass through Betanzos?
Yes, Betanzos is a stop on the Caminho Inglês, both for those starting from Ferrol and from A Coruña.
What language is spoken in Betanzos?
Galician and Spanish.