A medieval town carved in stone
Betanzos
Why Betanzos?
Once capital of the Kingdom of Galicia, Betanzos is a town where a proud history still resonates today! Stepping into the Old Town, you will encounter steep cobbled streets and an intact medieval layout with traces of medieval town walls, quietly recalling a city heavely shaped by defence and self-government! The imposing presence of the Church of Santa María speaks of Betanzos' former authority and deep-rooted faith! Stroll around the García Brothers Square, where everyday life and history meet, and savour the famous Betanzos Omelette, the dish that continues to convey te Galician culinary tradition!
Main Attractions
City Walls
The old city walls clearly mark the city’s boundaries, protecting it from external threats during periods of unrest, and quietly preserving the image of medieval Betanzos as a town which was built based on order, control and municipal self-government!
Old Town
The Old Town preserves a layout carefully planned under royal authority in the 13th century! Its steep streets reflect defensive and drainage needs, fitting to the former capital of the Kingdom of Galicia and revealing a town carefully shaped by power!
Santa María Church
This monumental Gothic landmark reflects Betanzos’ royal status in medieval Galicia! Its commanding position and refined stonework express the town’s former religious and political authority, projecting power well beyond its immediate surroundings!
San Francisco Church
This imposing temple reveals the close existing ties between the mendicant orders and urban life in Betanzos! Its medieval sculpture reflects aristocratic patronage and the town’s cultural prominence within the religious landscape of historic Galicia!
Fernán Pérez Square
This square is cherished as a place of relaxation, reflecting the town’s lively daily life! The surrounding terraces and bars invite people to gather, chat, and enjoy unhurried moments amid the historic streetscape, playing an important role as a space leisure!
Constitución Square
Constitución Square has long functioned as one of the central civic spaces in Betanzos since the early modern period! Housing the Town Hall, it clearly expresses the town’s enduring tradition of self-government, public life and collective identity!
Town Hall
This majestic building symbolises Betanzos’ long tradition of municipal self-government, rooted in its role as one of Galicia's historic capitals! Here, civic authority shaped urban life, local justice and decision-making across generations of townspeople!
García Brothers Square
This square has long been the civic heart of Betanzos, uniting judicial, administrative and everyday life! The traditional white buildings and their glazed galleries give the space its distinctive light-filled character and unmistakable urban elegance!
Betanzos Omelette
This famously runny omelette is far more than a local dish: it is a true symbol of the town’s character and culinary pride! Its preparation—from the careful choice of ingredients to precise cooking—reflects Betanzos’ confident and independent spirit!
Local Cuisine
Betanzos’ cuisine reflects a robust food culture shaped by the River Mandeo basin and the surrounding farmland! Fish, vegetables and pork-based dishes have long defined home cooking, seasonal traditions and everyday meals rooted in local life!
What's included?
The prices shown below for this optional tour include all of the following expenses!
Tour Price
- Enjoy excellent value for money!
- 1 Person €500
- 2 Persons €800
- 3 Persons €1100
- 4 Persons €1400
- 5 Persons €1700
- 6 Persons €2000
- 7 Persons €2300
- 8 Persons €2600
- 9 Persons €2900