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.
