Oleiros Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Oleiros
Spend your holidays in Oleiros and explore the rugged Galician coast and the legacy that the town's ancient inhabitants have left behind.

Oleiros is a residential town just 6 miles from A Coruña. It’s beloved by visitors, who come to its shores to enjoy beaches such as Santa Cristina, Bastiagueiro and Mera. Its coastline, the Costa de Dexo, is another natural attraction that offers walking routes to enjoy the cliffs and amazing views of the area's three estuaries, namely those of A Coruña, Betanzos and Ferrol.

The beauty of its seafront isn't the town's only attraction. Take a look at our cheap trips to Oleiros and discover its artistic and cultural heritage. The castle of Santa Cruz is built on a small islet connected to the mainland by a footbridge. Officially an Asset of Cultural Interest, it currently hosts exhibitions and various educational events.

If you want to discover more about Oleiros' past, don't miss the chance to visit the Museo dos Oleiros, one of the most important ceramic schools in the country where you’ll learn all about the true origin of the town's name, because in Galician,"oleiro" means"potter". The history of Oleiros goes back a long way, and proof of this can be found in its thirteen protected forts, including the forts of Subiña and Punta Roza. Book one of our package deals to Oleiros and take in a beautiful example of rural Galician Romanesque style in the church of Santa María de Dexo, built in the 12th century.

What are you waiting for? Come visit this beautiful corner of the Galician coast, with our offers on trips to Oleiros it couldn’t be easier. To get to your destination, the easiest way is to start out from A Coruña, a city you can reach by train or by plane and, once there, there are various bus routes that will take you to Oleiros. However, if you're planning to travel along the north coast, you’ll definitely want to rent a vehicle so you can explore the region at your leisure.

Alda Santa Cristina
Alda Santa Cristina
1 out of 5
Calle Victor Lopez Seoane, 12, Oleiros, La Coruna
The price is £33 per night from 20 May to 21 May
£33
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this beach hotel in Oleiros. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and on-site parking. Popular attractions Santa Cristina Beach and Praia de Oza are located nearby. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (60 reviews)
"Staff was great. Real good breakfast buffet. Clean and clutter free rooms. Recommended."

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2024

Alda Santa Cristina
Noa Boutique Hotel
Noa Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
Rúa Concepción Arenal 51, Oleiros, A Coruña
The price is £98 per night from 16 May to 17 May
£98
per night
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Oleiros. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Castle and Praia de Santa Cruz are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
"Had an amazing time at Noa Boutique Hotel. Easy check in, professional and very friendly staff, modern super clean rooms with stunning sea views. Great breakfast opérons. Easy underground parking. Felt relaxed and pampered. Special thanks to Airaiba at the front desk. Her expertise in hospitality ..."

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2024

Noa Boutique Hotel
Aparthotel Attica 21 As Galeras
Aparthotel Attica 21 As Galeras
3 out of 5
C/ Antonio J. de Sucre, 17, Oleiros, La Coruna
The price is £47 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£47
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Oleiros. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Popular attractions Praia de Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Castle are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
"It’s all great about this hotel. The staff I very professional and helpful at all times. Great location with excellent public transportation to the nearby towns and the city of Coruña. It’s really a perfect place to stay when visiting Coruña. I love it!!"

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2024

Aparthotel Attica 21 As Galeras
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aparthotel Attica 21 As Galeras
Aparthotel Attica 21 As Galeras
3 out of 5
C/ Antonio J. de Sucre, 17, Oleiros, La Coruna
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Oleiros. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Popular attractions Praia de Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Castle are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
"It’s all great about this hotel. The staff I very professional and helpful at all times. Great location with excellent public transportation to the nearby towns and the city of Coruña. It’s really a perfect place to stay when visiting Coruña. I love it!!"

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2024

Aparthotel Attica 21 As Galeras
Pazo do Río
Pazo do Río
3 out of 5
Rua Pazo do Rio, 16, Pazo do Rio, Oleiros, La Coruna
Stay at this 3-star boutique aparthotel in Oleiros. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Popular attractions Bastiagueiro Beach and Paseo da ría do Burgo ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
"For a quiet, safe, restful stay with free parking. It is located in a semi-secluded area, preferably you need a car. Great stay...fantastic service and YES, I would stay there again. I stayed there on my own, this time, however, I would book the self contained chalets (that's what I call them) when ..."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2023

Pazo do Río
La Coruña playa Bastiagueiro
La Coruña playa Bastiagueiro
Oleiros, Galicia
Stay at this apartment in Oleiros. Enjoy on-site parking, an in-room DVD player and a balcony. Popular attractions Praia de Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Castle ...
5/10 (2 reviews)
No toilet paper, charged us extra for sheets and towels
"The property manager / owner offered to pick us up from the airport for 20 euros. I double checked beforehand that his car can take our whole family and luggage specifying the number of suitcases. He said that would be ok but showed up in a compact car, and struggled to fit stuff in. In the end, ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2023

La Coruña playa Bastiagueiro
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

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30 Jul 2019

Santiago de Compostela is a short drive away as is La Coruña which has ample parking and great shopping, plus loads of good food in the old part of town.

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