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The best of Ferrol

12 experiences you shouldn't miss — the most beautiful places, attractions, markets and hidden gems.

Barrio de la Magdalena Galicia's Georgian grid by the sea
Barrio de la Magdalena
Arsenal Militar de Ferrol Spain's mightiest naval fortress
Arsenal Militar de Ferrol
Mercado de Ferrol (Mercado Municipal) Galicia's catch, straight from the ría
Mercado de Ferrol (Mercado Municipal)
Castelo de San Felipe & Estuary Viewpoint Twin forts, one epic estuary panorama
Castelo de San Felipe & Estuary Viewpoint
Pulpería A Gabeira Octopus done the Galician way
Pulpería A Gabeira
Fragas do Eume Natural Park (day trip) Europe's last Atlantic rainforest
Fragas do Eume Natural Park (day trip)
Barrio de la Magdalena Spain's best-kept neoclassical secret
Barrio de la Magdalena
Arsenal Militar de Ferrol Where Spain's naval power was forged
Arsenal Militar de Ferrol
Mirador de San Felipe Fort Atlantic panoramas from a cannon's mouth
Mirador de San Felipe Fort
Mercado de Ferrol (Mercado Municipal) Galicia's larder in one loud hall
Mercado de Ferrol (Mercado Municipal)
Pulpería A Solaina, Mugardos The pulpo that rivals Carballiño
Pulpería A Solaina, Mugardos
Praia de Doniños and Lagoa de Doniños Wild surf, dunes and a freshwater lagoon
Praia de Doniños and Lagoa de Doniños
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