Excursion to Rias Baixas with Winery - Optional mussel boat
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(303)
Excellent value for your money. Interesting explanation throughout the tour. The visit to the winery was very illustrative and the trip on the estuary was very fun, an abundant amount of mussels and wine. I had a great time.
Very good tour, 100 percent recommended.
¡Muchas gracias por tu recomendación! 😊 Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de la excursión a las Rías Baixas y que tu experiencia fue tan positiva. Esperamos volver a darte la bienvenida muy pronto para seguir descubriendo juntos los rincones más especiales de Galicia. ¡Hasta la próxima!
Spectacular and unbeatable day, everything was great and the guide was spectacular.
¡Muchas gracias, Alfonso! 😊 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste de la excursión a las Rías Baixas y que viviste un día tan espectacular. Nos encanta saber que todo salió genial y que la experiencia con nuestro equipo fue tan positiva. ¡Esperamos verte pronto en otra aventura con Galicia Travels!
AN AMAZING EXCURSION. THE GUIDE NURIA, CHARMING, EXPLAINED EVERY DETAIL. We visited a winery, took a boat ride to the mussel farms while they served us mussels and wine. Tour Combarro, Cambados, La Toja and several more towns that are jewels of Galicia
¡Muchísimas gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutaste de la excursión por las Rías Baixas y que la encontraste tan especial. Nos encanta saber que Nuria hizo que el recorrido fuera aún más interesante con sus explicaciones y su cercanía. La visita a la bodega, el paseo en barco entre las bateas de mejillones con vino y los pueblos como Combarro, Cambados y A Toxa son algunos de los momentos más destacados de esta ruta, y nos alegra que hayas podido disfrutarlos. Gracias por recomendarnos y esperamos volver a verte pronto para seguir descubriendo más rincones de Galicia contigo.
The last stop seemed like too much free time to me and I missed visiting Padrón
Muchas gracias por compartir tu opinión y por acompañarnos en la excursión. Agradecemos especialmente tus comentarios sobre la última parada y la sugerencia de incluir Padrón en el itinerario. El tiempo libre está pensado para que cada viajero pueda disfrutar del destino a su ritmo, aunque entendemos que para algunos pueda resultar más largo de lo esperado. En cuanto a Padrón, nos encantaría incluir más lugares, pero debemos ajustar el recorrido a los tiempos disponibles para ofrecer una experiencia cómoda y completa. Tomamos nota de tu comentario, ya que nos ayuda a seguir mejorando. Esperamos tener la oportunidad de darte la bienvenida de nuevo en otra de nuestras excursiones.
Pleasant and enjoyable trip
¡Muchas gracias por su valoración! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de un viaje agradable y placentero. Agradecemos mucho sus palabras y nos complace saber que la experiencia fue positiva. Esperamos volver a recibirle pronto para compartir otro momento inolvidable.
It is a unique experience, a wonderful guide, the towns are beautiful, and the boat trip with a tasting of mussels and wine was amazing.. They explain how the mussel rafts work and you eat and drink whatever you want.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia, Carmelo! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste tanto de la excursión y que la combinación de los pueblos, la bodega y el paseo en barco con degustación de mejillones y vino hizo que fuera un día tan especial. También nos encanta saber que la explicación sobre las bateas y el trabajo de nuestra guía contribuyeron a que la experiencia fuera aún más memorable. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo muy pronto para seguir descubriendo Galicia juntos!
This is a beautiful area of the country. I really enjoyed the boat trip- the platforms they use to cultivate shellfish are really interesting to see, and with all the free wine and mussels, it basically turned into a party boat on the way back!! Really enjoyable day.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Genevieve! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the Rías Baixas and had such a great time on the boat trip. It's wonderful to know you found the mussel farming platforms fascinating and that the tasting of fresh mussels and local wine made the experience even more memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable day exploring Galicia!
Only 5 stars because there are no more. I took the excursion to Rias Baixas and it was spectacular from start to finish. The places visited were incredible. The tour was very well organized and had free time to enjoy at my own pace. We had Noelle, who is the perfect guide, she gave us a lot of information. Also, the bus driver José was very responsible and had a calm driving style. The boat ride with the baby mussels and oysters was amazing! Very original for those of us who are not from here. The same goes for the hórreos of Combarro. Each point we visited had its charm. Without a doubt, I would recommend it. Very professional.
¡Muchísimas gracias por su extraordinaria reseña! Nos llena de alegría saber que disfrutó de la excursión a las Rías Baixas de principio a fin y que cada una de las paradas le pareció especial. Es un placer saber que la organización, los tiempos libres y experiencias como el paseo en barco y la visita a Combarro hicieron que el día fuera tan memorable. Transmitiremos con mucho gusto sus amables palabras a Noelle y a José, quienes estarán encantados de saber que contribuyeron a que su experiencia fuera tan positiva. Gracias de corazón por recomendarnos y por valorar el trabajo de todo el equipo. Esperamos tener el placer de darle la bienvenida de nuevo para seguir descubriendo juntos los maravillosos rincones de Galicia.
Very complete and recommendable excursion.
¡Muchas gracias por su valoración! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de la excursión y que la consideró completa y recomendable. Nos esforzamos para ofrecer una experiencia de calidad con una buena relación calidad-precio. Gracias por acompañarnos y esperamos volver a recibirle pronto en otra excursión por Galicia.
