Laxe, Galicia
Provincia da Coruña · Galicia · Spain · 2,883 residents · on the coast
Castro of Borneiro
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Point Laxe Lighthouse
Praia dos Cristais
Museo Etnolúdico de GaliciaLaxe is a seaside village in Provincia da Coruña, Galicia, Spain, home to around 2,883 people. There are 7 notable places to see in and around town, including Castro of Borneiro and Castle of Vimianzo. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 53 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Castro of Borneiro, Castle of Vimianzo and Point Laxe Lighthouse.
- On the coast, with 3 named beaches nearby.
- Easy to reach: Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is 37 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Laxe
Ranked by how well known they are.
1archaeological site- 2castle
- 3lighthouse
- 4beach
Praia dos Cristais
In the centre · Photo
- 5museum
7beach
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beach · 3 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Laxe
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Laxe can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Laxe
Sea-view hotels and apartments fill up first in summer; book early for the warm months.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Laxe and the villages around it is a hire car from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 53 min away.
Best time to visit Laxe
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)37 miles, about 53 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- A Coruña (LCG)32 miles, about 46 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Asturias (OVD)151 miles, about 3 h 35 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 9 min without stops.
Laxe is good for
Around Laxe
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Laxe worth visiting?
Yes. Laxe is known for Castro of Borneiro, Castle of Vimianzo and Point Laxe Lighthouse, and it is on the coast. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Laxe from the UK?
Fly to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 53 min by road. A Coruña (LCG) is an alternative, 32 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 9 min.
Is Laxe good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby and beaches, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Laxe?
A Coruña (32 miles), Santiago de Compostela (33 miles), Fisterra (25 miles) and Muros (31 miles) are all within an hour or so.