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Rías Baixas
Discover Rías Baixas, a place that will surprise you with its beautiful landscapes and fantastic gastronomy.
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Departure time
09:30
Return time
19:30
Meeting point
Oficina de Toxo Travel. Rúa dos Bautizados, 12 (Santiago de Compostela)
Included
Accredited official tour guide for the whole day, transport and compulsory insurance.
Not included
Tipping
What to bring
Comfortable footwear and clothing appropriate to the weather conditions.
Languages
English, Spanish (check availability of Portuguese, Italian and French)
Audio guides
Free of charge (ask for them at the time of booking)
Important information
Accessible tour for people with reduced mobility, ask about the possibility of transporting pushchairs, wheelchairs and suitcases.
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1PadrónOur first stop will be the door of the Rias Baixas, Padrón, land of Litres. There we will see in its avenue two statues representing the Nobel Prize of literature Camilo José Cela and another the distinguished writer Rosalía de Castro. Next to them is the Church of Santiago Apóstol, where the "pedron" is located where the boat that brought the apostle to Galician lands was tied. By the way, Padrón is a town full of life, among other things, because it is the last stop for pilgrims on the Portuguese road before reaching Compostela.
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2CombarroFrom there we will leave for our second stop, this will be the largest island found in the Arousa estuary. On the island we will be approximately 2 hours in which travellers can either enjoy the sea and the beach ( taking a dip in the calm waters of the estuary) or, with our guide, take a route through the island's natural park, discovering wonderful coves, paths and landscapes or even those who prefer can have a drink with sea views in one of the beach bars.
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3Barco de los mejillonesFrom this town of Combarro we give you the option of embarking on a cruise. In it you will discover the estuary and we will explain the production of mussels by approaching the "Bateas". Also while we sail you can taste steamed mussels and local wine.
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4Isla A Toxa - O GroveOur next destination will be another island again. In this case, the famous island of A Toxa, known internationally for its mineral-medicinal waters, the spa and hotel of the late nineteenth century, the old soap factory and the unmistakeable shell chapel.
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5CambadosAfter enjoying the island we will go to the town of Cambados, capital of Albariño wine and Cultural Interest Property of Galicia. In this villa we will have free time to eat and, why not, taste the wines of the area or to stroll through its historic area
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6Isla de Arousa
We leave Santiago de Compostela at 9:30 in the morning and go south, to Rias Baixas.
Our first stop will be the door of the Rías Baixas, Padrón, land of Literatos. There we will see in its avenue two statues representing the Nobel Prize of literature Camilo José Cela and another the distinguished writer Rosalía de Castro. Next to them is the Church of Santiago Apóstol, where the “pedron” is located where the boat that brought the apostle to Galician lands was tied. By the way, Padrón is a town full of life, among other things, because it is the last stop for pilgrims on the Portuguese road before reaching Compostela.
From there we will leave for our second stop, this will be the largest island found in the Arousa estuary.
On the island we will be approximately 2 hours in which travellers can either enjoy the sea and the beach ( taking a dip in the calm waters of the estuary) or, with our guide, take a route through the island’s natural park, discovering wonderful coves, paths and landscapes or even those who prefer can have a drink with sea views in one of the beach bars.
After enjoying the island we will go to the town of Cambados, capital of Albariño wine and Cultural Interest Property of Galicia. In this villa we will have free time to eat and, why not, taste the wines of the area or to wander through its historic area
Our next destination will be another island again. In this case, the famous island of A Toxa, known internationally for its mineral-medicinal waters, the spa and hotel of the late nineteenth century, the old soap factory and the unmistakeable shell chapel.
We leave the Arousa estuary and pass to the Pontevedra estuary, the smallest estuary of the Baixas estuaries. There we will go to the town of Combarro. Combarro is known for its well-preserved 18th-century old town full of hórreos and cruceiros. We will have time to walk through its intricate granite streets and enjoy this beautiful fishing village.
On this tour you have the option of hiring, or not, the boat tour with a tasting of mussels with local wine or soft drinks.
On this cruise through the estuaries we will see the pools (musk farms) and we will enjoy spectacular views and, if we are lucky, we will see some dolphin!
The boat leaves, in low season (until July) from the port of O Grove and in high season from the marina of Combarro.
We will arrive back in Santiago de Compostela around 19:30