Ferrol, Galicia
Provincia da Coruña · Galicia · Spain · 66,799 residents
Ferrol Cathedral
Cabo Prior Lighthouse
Spain's National Exhibition of Ship Building
Beach of Santa Comba
Museo Naval de FerrolFerrol is a town in Provincia da Coruña, Galicia, Spain, home to around 66,799 people. There are 9 notable places to see in and around town, including Ferrol Cathedral and Cabo Prior Lighthouse. The nearest airport is A Coruña (LCG), about 21 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Ferrol Cathedral, Cabo Prior Lighthouse and Spain's National Exhibition of Ship Building.
- Easy to reach: A Coruña (LCG) is 14 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Ferrol
Ranked by how well known they are.
Tours & tickets in Ferrol
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Ferrol can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Ferrol are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Ferrol and the villages around it is a hire car from A Coruña (LCG), about 21 min away.
Best time to visit Ferrol
Getting there from the UK
By air
- A Coruña (LCG)14 miles, about 21 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)42 miles, about 59 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Asturias (OVD)110 miles, about 2 h 37 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 15 min without stops.
Ferrol is good for
Around Ferrol
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Ferrol worth visiting?
Yes. Ferrol is known for Ferrol Cathedral, Cabo Prior Lighthouse and Spain's National Exhibition of Ship Building. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Ferrol from the UK?
Fly to A Coruña (LCG), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 21 min by road. Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is an alternative, 42 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 15 min.
Is Ferrol good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Ferrol?
A Coruña (11 miles), Miño (9 miles), Betanzos (14 miles) and Paderne (14 miles) are all within an hour or so.