Meals
Throughout the holiday, you will be introduced to Galician culinary traditions. Whenever possible, you will enjoy authentic dishes prepared with local ingredients.
Dietary requests can usually be accommodated if mentioned in advance - please inform your travel advisor upon booking.
Climate
From spring to early autumn, Galicia offers a mild Atlantic climate, shaped by coastal breezes, and the influence of the nearby mountains.
April and May mark the beginning of warmer weather after the winter rains. Days are generally mild, with average temperatures between 12-18°C, though early mornings and higher elevations in the Galician sierra can still feel cool. Rain showers remain possible, and the landscape is lush and green.
June to August are the warmest and driest months. Inland areas and sheltered valleys often reach 24-30°C, while coastal regions remain cooler thanks to the Atlantic influence. Sea breezes help with the heat near Baiona. Rainfall becomes infrequent, though occasional Atlantic fronts can still bring brief cloudy or misty spells, especially near the coast.
September brings slightly cooler temperatures, usually 20-26°C, and marks the return of more variable weather. Scattered showers become more common as the month progresses.
Tips
Tips are not expected but appreciated.
Packing list
Please pack carefully and sensibly: the following guide is here to give you an idea of what to bring. This list must be adapted depending on the season and individual needs.
Head
- Riding helmet
- Sunhat for when not riding
- Sunglasses
- Buff or bandana
Upper body
- Long sleeved shirts provide protection from the sun and are an extra layer
- T-shirts
- Lightweight fleece or jumper
- Warm fleece or jumper
- Warm and waterproof jacket
- Swimwear
Legs
- Lightweight, comfortable riding trousers or jodhpurs
- Casual trousers for the evenings, such as jeans or tracksuit bottoms
Hands and Feet
- Comfortable riding boots. We recommend short boots with half chaps.
- Trainers or equivalent light shoes for the evenings
- Socks
- Gloves
Nightwear
- Sleeping bag
- Pyjamas, tracksuits
Other useful items
- Water bottle
- Ear plugs (for light sleepers)
Medical kit
- Any medication you regularly take
- A soothing cream to alleviate any areas irritated by long days spent in the saddle
- Sunscreen and lip balm - should be high factor
- Insect repellent, preferably containing deet
- Blister plasters in case of any rubs
- Antiseptic cream, plasters, aspirin, anti-histamine, insect-bite salve etc...
- Spare prescription glasses/contact lenses
- Eye drops
- Imodium or similar anti-diarrhoea medication
- Re-hydration sachets
- Antiseptic wipes
- Handwash gel
Our Recommendations
- Backpacks cannot be worn whilst riding. We recommend a small bumbag or a coat with pockets so that you can carry small items with you during the day ( camera, sunscreen, lipbalm etc)
- We recommend travelling in your riding boots and carrying your hat and some riding clothes in your hand luggage - then if your luggage goes astray you are still able to ride!
- We recommend taking a copy of your passport and insurance documents with you in case you lose your originals
