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Excursion to the South Coast of Galicia – Rías Baixas
Discover the beauty of the Rias Baixas, with stunning landscapes, picturesque villages and rich Galician cuisine. Enjoy Albariño, one of the most famous wines in Spain, in its region of origin. The route includes : visit to a local winery with wine tasting, tour of Cambados, the capital of the Albariño, boat ride through O Grove with mussel tasting, visit to the island of La Toja, stop at Playa de Lanzaza with the Chapel of the Lance and exploration of Combarro, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. All accompanied by expert guides who will make the tour a memorable, cultural and gastronomic experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Place to stay in our office, is exactly in Porta do Camiño, at the entrance to the old town of Santiago de Compostela, where the French road passes Important to be 5-10 minutes early in our office in Santiago de Compostela to start the tour
Itinerary
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1Capilla de Nuestra Senora de La Lanzada
This mystical place, established in the 9th century, certainly deserves to be known in depth, accompanied by a nice walk. Its importance is not only related to its history, but its location must be taken into account, that is, on the shores of one of the most admirable beaches in Galicia. In all this, we cannot absolutely forget that this temple hosts and offers definitely popular moonlight rituals, which makes it even more unique in its kind.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Combarro
To arrive in this picturesque town, one of the most beautiful in Spain, located on the banks of the Ría de Pontevedra, we will cross part of the bay of Poio. All this beauty is conferred on it by a giant rock on which it is built, by the granaries with which it is surrounded, by the houses that overlook the sea and by several typical Galician stone crosses, called "Cruceiros", which are on the site. Walking through the characteristic streets and squares of this place, therefore, one has the possibility of making a true and authentic journey through time, as well as visiting an area of great ecological value.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Isla de la Toja
This relaxing island, famous for its soap production and its thermal waters, is located in an area called « Red Natura 2000 », but it does not end here: we can find a small museum of the old soap factory and a fully covered chapel of shells.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4O Grove
A tour over the sea, through which you can admire and face directly with the production of mussels, oysters and scallops; we will make different stops to be able to contemplate the watering holes and then be able to taste steamed mussels in large quantity accompanied by one of the best local wines and a good shot of Creme de Orujo. After finishing the boat tour, you will have approximately 90 minutes for lunch on your own, enjoying the famous Galician gastronomy in the heart of O Grove, where you will find a wide variety of restaurants and culinary options for all tastes.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Enoturismo Lagar De Besada
We will visit a typical wine cellar of the area called Albariño wine. This stop gives us the opportunity to taste and try an Albariño wine.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Cambados
Visit the charming village of Cambados, famous for being the heart of Albariño wine production. Stroll through its historic streets, admire its elegant stately homes and picturesque squares, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of the place. A perfect stop to experience Galician culture, history and cuisine.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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