Barro Trip Overview
This excursion aims to bring the traveler to one of the most interesting routes in Galicia, the one that runs along the southern coast of the community, known as Rías Bajas / Rías Baixas .. The route offers the possibility of knowing some of the towns and landscapes most beautiful in the Galician region while allowing you to taste one of the most famous wines in Spain, the Albariño wine whose designation of origin is typical of this area. All this accompanied by a detailed explanation by our guides who have extensive practice and knowledge. In Galicia Tavels we have years of experience carrying out these types of routes and our goal is always to offer the best service to our clients in the most enjoyable and personalized way.
Additional Info
* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Barro, Spain
* Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Barro, Galicia, Spain
This excursion aims to bring the traveler to one of the most interesting routes in Galicia, the one that runs along the southern coast of the community, known as Rías Bajas / Rías Baixas .. The route offers the possibility of knowing some of the towns and landscapes most beautiful in the Galician region while allowing you to taste one of the most famous wines in Spain, the Albariño wine whose designation of origin is typical of this area. All this accompanied by a detailed explanation by our guides who have extensive practice and knowledge. In Galicia Tavels we have years of experience carrying out these types of routes and our goal is always to offer the best service to our clients in the most enjoyable and personalized way.
Itinerary
Rías Baixas Excursion + Boat with mussels and wine
Route Duration: 9 hours
- da Natureza do Río Barosa Park – Visit to the Río Barosa nature reserve in the Barro town hall, a perfect example of a Galician forest. At this stop you will visit the waterfall and the mills. The relationship of this place with the monastery of San Martín Oinario and with the War of Independence will be explained.
- Ermida de Nosa Señora da Lanzada – Dated in the 9th century and set in the surroundings of the famous Lanzada beach, it is in a magnificent state of conservation that takes us back to the time of the Viking invasions. It is surrounded by the remains of a fortress precisely designed to prevent Norman attacks.
- Combarro – The most suggestive town walk in the Rías Baixas. Inhabited since the 12th century, it is a beautiful fishing village that stands out for being one of the places in Galicia with the highest concentration of granaries. Without a doubt one of the most beautiful towns in the community
- Illa da Toxa – Visit to the famous island of La Toja famous for its hot springs and its great hotel. You will visit the surroundings of the island and its famous chapel completely covered with shells in what was and is a meeting place for the Spanish and international royalty and aristocracy for more than a hundred years.
- Ría de Arousa – At this stop, the traveler can enjoy an interesting boat trip along the Arosa estuary where they will discover the rafts while enjoying typical local wine and local seafood. One of the most entertaining stops without a doubt on the entire route
- Sanxenxo – In this part of our route we will have the opportunity to visit a local winery where we can taste three types of wine from the Albariño designation of origin, one of the most famous in Spain and typical of the area. Without a doubt, an interesting experience from the point of oenological view.
Los Horreos de Combarro / Isla de la Toja / Ria de Arousa / Combarro / Parque Natural Ria Barosa / Ermita de la Lanzada
Operates: We start the tour from Santiago de Compostela. Departure at 10:00 from the Galicia Travels office, in Rua das Casas reais 31 (3 minutes from the Cathedral)